From The Straits Times · · 40s
The disappearing women of the Trump administration
Trump's second term sees women leaving administration in unusual pattern.
In brief
Trump's second term sees women leaving administration in unusual pattern. Most high-profile departures from Trump's administration in 2025 have been women, including four Cabinet-level officials. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Trump's second term
Most high-profile departures from Trump's administration in 2025 have been women, including four Cabinet-level officials.
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle was forced out after reports she asked a donor to pay a US$100,000 bill.
“was doing a good job”
Critics and White House
Critics called the pattern a double standard, while the White House said Trump chooses people on 'merit and qualifications', not 'immutable characteristics'.
In short
Most high-profile departures from Trump's administration in 2025 have been women, including four Cabinet-level officials.
