President Donald Trump has been quick to remove some of his own picks for top government positions showing little patience if they do not properly adhere to his agenda, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.

Trump removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent serving as acting commissioner. This week, the president replaced short-lived CDC Director Susan Monarez with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after she was in the role for less than a month.

Critics say the turnover is indicative of the chaotic nature of the president while others are quick to point out it has still been far smoother than his first administration. Max Stier, who leads the Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit that tracks hiring and firing told the outlet, “No administration has seen more chaos in its leadership ranks than the Trump administration other than Trump one. He begins by being right, and if anyone challenges his worldview, they need to go away.”

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