Trump mulls Noem firing
Punchbowl News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has privately inquired with House Republicans about potentially firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, reflecting concerns about her standing within the administration.
- Noem faced intense scrutiny during recent Senate and House Judiciary hearings, particularly over a $220 million government-funded ad campaign that critics say boosted her personal profile, which reportedly angered Trump.
- Senators John Kennedy and Thom Tillis challenged Noem on various issues, with Tillis threatening to obstruct the Senate floor unless she addresses his concerns and calling for her resignation.
- Noem declined to answer questions regarding a rumored personal relationship with her top aide, Corey Lewandowski, dismissing the inquiries as "tabloid garbage."
- Republicans remain divided on whether firing Noem is
