Trump White House sees high turnover rate in second term: Brookings

Turnover in President Donald Trump‘s second administration may not be reaching the heights seen during his first White House term, but it’s approaching levels still higher than average for most commanders in chief, according to a Brookings Institution report.

The report tracked the turnover rate for the “A Team,” staff members within the executive office, excluding Cabinet secretaries. It shows that since returning to office last year, Trump has shed 32% of his White House staff as of April 15, 2026.