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Trump removes Noem as DHS chief, installs GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Trump said he would install Mullin as the acting chief of the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump removes Noem as DHS chief, installs GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
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President Donald Trump ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said he would install Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the agency’s acting chief. The move followed pressure from lawmakers over federal immigration enforcement and scrutiny of Noem’s leadership.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Oklahoma senator selected to serve as acting Homeland Security chief

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

Homeland Security secretary removed by Trump

Noem's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who removed Noem and announced Mullin as her prospective acting successor

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Alaska senator who said Noem should step down

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Republican senator who called for Noem to leave her post

ALSO MENTIONED  Gregory Bovino, Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large sidelined from the Minneapolis response; Tom Homan, Border czar assigned to take over mass deportation efforts in Minneapolis

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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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