President Donald Trump may not be done reshaping his administration.
Fresh reporting suggests FBI Director Kash Patel could be the next official on the chopping block following the removal of Pam Bondi.
The report, published by The Atlantic, claims there are “active discussions” inside the White House about additional high-level departures.
That speculation comes just hours after Trump confirmed Bondi’s exit from the Department of Justice.
Trump praised Bondi publicly, calling her a “Great American Patriot” while announcing her transition into the private sector.
At the same time, he revealed that Todd Blanche would step in as acting attorney general.
The shakeup follows a string of major personnel changes across the administration.
Last month, Trump removed Kristi Noem from her role leading the Department of Homeland Security.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also made moves within the military, including replacing Army Chief of Staff Randy George.
Now, attention is turning toward Patel, who has faced growing scrutiny in recent weeks.
According to the report, Trump has not made a final decision on Patel’s future.
Sources familiar with the situation say the president “had not yet made up his mind,” leaving the timeline unclear.
Still, the mere fact that Patel’s name is being discussed signals potential instability at the top levels of federal law enforcement, per The Hindustan Times.
Outside voices have added fuel to the speculation.
Former FBI agent Kyle Seraphin claimed there was a “decent possibility” Patel could be removed soon, though no official confirmation has followed.
At the same time, legal challenges are beginning to mount against current FBI leadership.
Three former agents have filed a lawsuit alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
The suit claims the firings were tied to internal political dynamics and describes the situation as a broader “retribution campaign.”
Those agents say they had years of “exemplary and unblemished” service before being dismissed without cause.
If the case gains class action status, it could open the door for additional legal battles involving other dismissed personnel.
Behind the scenes, the report suggests Trump’s approach to staffing may be shifting.
In the past, the president was hesitant to remove top officials, viewing such decisions as giving in to outside pressure.
But declining support tied to the Iran war appears to have changed that calculation.
One source told the outlet that Trump was encouraged by the reaction to Noem’s removal, which may have influenced his decision to move forward with Bondi’s exit.
