Trump considers firing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, sources say
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump is considering firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following her unsatisfactory performance during recent congressional hearings, expressing frustration over her handling of immigration policies and contract approvals.
- White House discussions have explored potential replacements for Noem, including Republican Senators Markwayne Mullin and Steve Daines, though no final decision has been made.
- Noem faced criticism for approving a $220 million ad campaign encouraging immigrant self-deportation without competitive bidding, a move Trump denies authorizing, leading to conflicting accounts between Noem and the president.
- Noem’s leadership has been contentious, with criticism also stemming from her handling of immigration enforcement shootings and ongoing DHS funding issues causing a partial departmental shutdown.
- Democrats suggest Noem’s removal
