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Donald Trump fires Kristi Noem just one day after humiliating Congress grilling

Trump announced that Mullin would take over as homeland security secretary on March 31.

Donald Trump fires Kristi Noem just one day after humiliating Congress grilling
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President Donald Trump announced that Kristi Noem would leave as homeland security secretary and that Senator Markwayne Mullin would take over on March 31. The announcement followed Noem’s Senate testimony, where she defended a $220 million DHS advertising campaign.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator named to become secretary of Homeland Security

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Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Homeland security secretary leaving the post after Senate testimony

Noem's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who announced the department leadership change

Trump's version of this story ↗
Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House reportedly speculating about a change at DHS

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who criticized Noem’s leadership and called for her resignation

John Kennedy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who questioned Noem about DHS advertising spending

Cory A. Booker
D · NJ · SEN

Senator who criticized Noem’s testimony and called for her removal

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Trump Fires Noem, Plans to Nominate Mullin as DHS Secretary

Outlets agree that Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said he would nominate Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Left-leaning outlets scrutinize Mullin’s qualifications and likely policy continuity, with one article focusing on possible consequences for FEMA. Center outlets largely report the leadership change alongside scrutiny of Noem and details about Mullin’s nomination and Senate implications. Right-leaning outlets also report the change alongside criticism of Noem, including bipartisan criticism and Mullin’s confirmation requirement.

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