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

Trump selected Mullin to replace Noem as Homeland Security secretary, a move that requires Senate confirmation.

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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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

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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 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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