- Trump's second administration lost 27 Senate-confirmed officials in its first 18 months — more than any other 21st-century president in the same period.
- Departures hit 13 departments and included three Cabinet secretaries (Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi and Lori Chavez-DeRemer) plus leaders like the Navy secretary and CDC director.
- The administration has been slow to send nominations, relying more on acting officials — raising concerns about concentrated presidential power, while the White House says its Cabinet is delivering big accomplishments.
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