New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- President Donald Trump's second administration has seen a change in leadership among senior women officials. By mid-2026, four women had left Trump's Cabinet through firing or resignation, with men replacing them.

The departures have ranged from political disagreements and leadership controversies to investigations and personal reasons. The latest high-profile exit is White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is set to leave at the end of August.

Four prominent women who held Cabinet-level or senior national security positions - Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Tulsi Gabbard - have departed the administration, with each exit occurring against a different backdrop of political controversy, inv...