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CABINET SHAKEUP: Noem Out at DHS, Senator Markwayne Mullin to Step Into the Role: Report

Trump announced that Mullin will leave the Senate to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

CABINET SHAKEUP: Noem Out at DHS, Senator Markwayne Mullin to Step Into the Role: Report
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump announced that Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, effective March 31. The change follows scrutiny of Noem’s testimony about a $220 million advertising campaign featuring her.

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Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security
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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator selected to become secretary of Homeland Security

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

Homeland security secretary removed by Trump

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who fired Noem and selected Mullin

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Trump Removes Kristi Noem and Nominates Markwayne Mullin for DHS

President Trump removed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary and selected Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Center outlets treat the appointment as a leadership change amid scrutiny of Noem and disputes over immigration, with some also examining Mullin’s background. Right-leaning outlets connect the change to Trump’s immigration agenda, with one relaying Trump’s praise of Mullin and another presenting Noem’s removal as an opportunity to advance immigration and deportation policy.

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