Trump's Second Term Sees Nine Cabinet Meetings in Ten Months, Matching Biden's Four-Year Total

President Donald Trump has reportedly convened nine cabinet meetings within his first ten months in office, a frequency that matches the total number of cabinet meetings held by his predecessor, Joe Biden, over his entire four-year term. This comparison was highlighted in a report by Breitbart, drawing attention to the differing administrative styles of the two presidencies.

The assertion, widely circulated on social media, underscores President Trump's approach to governance in his second term, which began in January 2025. According to the Breitbart report, > "President Trump has now held as many cabinet meetings in 10 months as Joe Biden did in four years." This metric is being used by some to illustrate a more engaged and hands-on leadership style.

Cabinet meetings serve as crucial forums for a president to discuss policy, receive updates from department heads, and foster a sense of unity and direction within the administration. The frequency of these gatherings can often be interpreted as an indicator of a president's preferred method of managing executive branch operations and engaging with their team.

During his first term (2017-2021), President Trump was noted for holding 25 cabinet meetings. The current pace in his second term suggests a continuation, and potentially an acceleration, of this practice. Recent reports confirm active cabinet engagement, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, for instance, being seated next to President Trump at a cabinet meeting on December 3, 2025.

The White House has previously used similar comparisons to highlight President Trump's perceived diligence. This emphasis on the number of cabinet meetings reflects an ongoing narrative contrasting the current administration's operational tempo with that of the previous one.