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

Trump selected Mullin to replace Noem as Homeland Security secretary, pending Senate confirmation.

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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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator selected to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary

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

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Senator who criticized Noem’s leadership at a Senate hearing

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Trump Taps Markwayne Mullin to Replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary

Outlets agree that Trump named Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. The appointment requires Senate confirmation. Left-leaning outlets connect the change to scrutiny of Noem and questions about Mullin’s qualifications. Center outlets mostly present the transition as a staffing change, while noting scrutiny of Noem and questions about immigration policy. Right-leaning outlets stress the administration’s border-enforcement agenda and, in some coverage, support for Mullin or his confirmation prospects.

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