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Trump Fires Noem as DHS Secretary, Taps Senator Mullin as Replacement

Trump removed Noem from the post and selected Mullin to take over, while disputing Noem’s account of his approval of an ad campaign.

Trump Fires Noem as DHS Secretary, Taps Senator Mullin as Replacement
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said Senator Markwayne Mullin would replace her, pending Senate confirmation. The change follows scrutiny of Noem’s testimony, her department’s conduct and immigration enforcement, while DHS remains in a government shutdown.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who fired Noem and selected Mullin as her replacement

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator selected by Trump to replace Noem as Homeland Security secretary

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

Homeland Security secretary fired by Trump after scrutiny of her testimony and department

Noem's version of this story ↗
Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator who called for Noem’s resignation

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader calling for immigration-enforcement reforms

John Kennedy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who questioned Noem during congressional hearings

Susie Wiles
R · White House Chief of Staff

White House chief of staff involved in discussions about Noem’s departure

ALSO MENTIONED  Corey Lewandowski, Noem’s senior adviser, whose role and relationship with her drew scrutiny; Joseph Cuffari, Department inspector general who accused DHS of obstructing investigations; Tom Homan, Border czar who reportedly lobbied Trump to remove Noem

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Trump Announces Noem's Departure and Mullin's DHS Selection

Trump announced that Kristi Noem would leave as Homeland Security secretary for a special envoy role and named Sen. Markwayne Mullin as his choice to succeed her. Left-leaning outlets connect Noem’s departure to broader controversies surrounding her DHS tenure. Center outlets focus on the succession and scrutiny of her testimony about the ad campaign. Right-leaning outlets also report the leadership change and scrutiny, while some give more attention to enforcement results and the administration’s immigration agenda.

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