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

Noem was fired after congressional scrutiny of her testimony and the handling of controversies involving her department.

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

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

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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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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who fired Noem and selected Mullin as her replacement

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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 Names Markwayne Mullin to Replace Kristi Noem at DHS

Outlets agree that Trump announced he would nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Left-leaning outlets emphasize scrutiny of Noem’s record and controversies at DHS, with some also focusing on Mullin’s record and immigration policy. Center outlets mostly report the personnel change descriptively, adding scrutiny of Noem’s management and testimony and, in some stories, her envoy role or policy implications. Right-leaning outlets often pair the appointment with the administration’s enforcement agenda, while some also link Noem’s exit to scrutiny or reported tension with Trump.

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