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Why did Trump remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary; who is Markwayne Mullin? - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean News

Trump named the Oklahoma senator as his choice to replace Kristi Noem at Homeland Security.

Why did Trump remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary; who is Markwayne Mullin? - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean News
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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President Donald Trump said he would remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her replacement, with the handover planned for March 31. The change followed a congressional hearing over immigration enforcement, a border advertising campaign and disaster response.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security

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

Homeland Security secretary removed from her position

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who removed Noem and nominated Mullin

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Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

Senator whose Minneapolis office appears in a protest photo caption

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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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