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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement

Trump said he would nominate Mullin to replace Noem as Homeland Security secretary.

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement
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President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said he would nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. The departure followed criticism of Noem’s handling of immigration enforcement, disaster response and department spending.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator named by Trump as his intended nominee for Homeland Security secretary

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

Homeland Security secretary dismissed by Trump

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who dismissed Noem and said he would nominate Mullin as her replacement

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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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