Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil

Kristi Noem, the former South Dakota congresswoman and governor who has led President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security thus far in his second term, was ousted from her position on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to replace Noem, effective March 31.

"The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at ‘Homeland.’"

Trump said Mullin has done a "tremendous job" in Congress and cited his resume as a former undefeated MMA fighter.

Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil

Kristi Noem fired from Trump's DHS after controversial hearings. Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly considered as replacement for homeland security chief.

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[Andy C]

It was just a matter of time before she would be removed.

 

[Tall Timbers]

This shield of the Americas sounds interesting. Look forward to hearing more about it.

Sounds like Noem was removed for a $200,000,000 advertising campaign in which she featured majorly. Even as gov'ner she liked to flaunt herself. She made the mistake of indicating that Trump had directly approved it during Congressional testimony when he hadn't...

 

[mattfivefour]

This shield of the Americas sounds interesting. Look forward to hearing more about it.

Me, too.

 

[Baby Yoda]

his shield of the Americas sounds interesting.

I picture a team of super heros standing together in a line, like Justice League of America.

 

[Batman]

It sounds like Trump knew and was of no concern regarding the Cory Lewandowski rumors.....I find it gross and immoral but do suppose perhaps that it wasn't a part of the reason.