Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing leadership failures and controversies, and appointed Senator Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as her replacement effective March 31, 2026.
- Noem will transition to a new role as "Envoy for The Shield of the Americas," leading a security initiative in the Western Hemisphere, while her close aide Corey Lewandowski is also expected to depart DHS amid scrutiny.
- Mullin expressed enthusiasm about the appointment and noted the need for Senate confirmation, while the White House praised his qualifications and pledged swift confirmation efforts.
- Noem's tenure was marked by controversy, including a $200 million ad campaign urging voluntary deportation, criticism over federal immigration enforcement tactics in Minneapolis,
