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In Trump's orbit, few people are safe. Here's a look at who might get booted next

It seems at times like a reality television show.

President Donald Trump has ousted more than two dozen members of his administration, creating the impression of chaos and a national guessing game of who will be next.

Most of the casualties have been senior aides - remember Stephen K. Bannon and Anthony Scaramucci? Of his original Cabinet - positions that require confirmation by the Senate - a total of three have been dismissed or forced to resign. They are Tom Price (Health and Human Services secretary), Rex Tillerson (State Department secretary) and, this week, David Shulkin (Veterans Affairs secretary).

But in Trump's orbit, few people are safe. Here's a look at some key officials and why they might stay or go:

Ben Carson, secretary of HUD

Why he might stay: Carson is a loyalist, and we all

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