President Donald Trump is weighing a broader shake-up of his Cabinet following the recent ousters of two high-profile officials, as political pressures mount from the ongoing war with Iran and domestic economic concerns.

Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, April 2, replacing her with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney. The move came after months of dissatisfaction, including Bondi's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files and the Justice Department's failure to secure indictments against Trump's political opponents. Earlier, on March 6, Trump removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who faced backlash over a $220 million ad campaign promoting self-deportation and her congressional testimony; Senator Markwayne Mullin was confirmed in her place on March 23.

Trump has expressed frustration with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, placing both on thin ice. Lutnick has drawn scrutiny for his past association with Epstein, including a 2012 lunch on Epstein's island, though he denies wrongdoing, and for pitching ideas that required cleanup. Chavez-DeRemer faces a Labor Department inspector general investigation over allegations of drinking on the job, an affair, and misuse of official events, which she denies. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has also drawn Trump's displeasure amid opposition to regime change policies, including in Iran.

The considerations come amid the five-week-old war with Iran, which began on February 28 and has driven up fuel prices, contributing to Trump's approval rating dropping to 36%. A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed 60% of Americans disapproving of the U.S.-Israeli decision to initiate the conflict, with Trump's April 1 prime-time address failing to outline an off-ramp or address economic anxieties effectively. Officials suggest changes could signal action ahead of midterm elections, helping Republicans retain dominance, though one administration source said reports of a massive shake-up are overblown.

"He’s very angry, and he’s going to be moving people," one administration official told Politico. Another noted, "A shake-up to show action is not a bad thing." White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended the team, stating Trump has "total confidence" in Lutnick and Gabbard, citing their achievements in trade deals and foreign policy wins.

Trump has discussed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin as a potential permanent Attorney General. His Cabinet had remained relatively stable for over 15 months, contrasting his first term's high turnover, with 21 Senate-confirmed members as of April 2. No further personnel decisions have been finalized, but sources expect movement in the coming weeks to address performance issues and political challenges.