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Trump Replaces DHS Secretary Kristi Noem With Sen. Markwayne Mullin After Senate Criticism

Trump announced Noem’s replacement and praised both her record and Mullin.

Trump Replaces DHS Secretary Kristi Noem With Sen. Markwayne Mullin After Senate Criticism
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Donald Trump announced that Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary, with the change scheduled for March 31 and Senate confirmation still required. The announcement follows criticism of Noem’s leadership and controversies during her tenure.

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Donald Trump
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President who announced the cabinet change and Noem’s new role

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

Homeland Security secretary being replaced and appointed as a special envoy

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator selected to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary

Mullin's version of this story ↗
Thom Tillis
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Senator who criticized Noem’s leadership at a Senate hearing

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Trump Names Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Nominee

Outlets agree that Trump announced Senator Markwayne Mullin as his choice to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Left-leaning outlets foreground controversies around Noem’s tenure and immigration enforcement. Center outlets mainly report the personnel change, its context and the confirmation process. Right-leaning outlets emphasize support for Mullin and his border-security or immigration-enforcement priorities.

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