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Noem is OUT — and Trump has named her replacement

Trump announced that Mullin would replace Noem as homeland security secretary.

Noem is OUT — and Trump has named her replacement
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump announced that Senator Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on March 31, 2026, with Noem moving to a special envoy role. The announcement followed reports of tension over Noem’s testimony about a DHS advertising campaign.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator selected to become homeland security secretary

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

Homeland security secretary being replaced

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who announced the personnel change

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Trump Announces Markwayne Mullin as Noem’s DHS Replacement

Outlets agree that Trump announced Markwayne Mullin would replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary, with Noem moving to a special envoy role. Center outlets link the change to criticism of Noem’s testimony about a DHS advertising campaign. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the appointment and the administration’s border-security rationale; some also frame continued opposition to DHS funding as a national-security risk.

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