Politics · 5 March 2026
Trump Removes Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem Amid Mounting Controversies
President Donald Trump has dismissed Kristi Noem from her role as Secretary of United States Department of Homeland Security, replacing her with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. The decision follows weeks of political turmoil surrounding Noem, including scrutiny over a $220 million border security advertising campaign and heated congressional hearings about immigration enforcement actions. Her departure removes one of the most visible figures behind the administration’s immigration agenda as criticism of the department’s leadership intensifies in Washington.
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