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Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Noem Amid Shootings, Spending Controversies

Trump named Mullin as his choice to lead Homeland Security, pending Senate confirmation.

Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Noem Amid Shootings, Spending Controversies
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid scrutiny over enforcement operations and department spending, and said he would nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Mullin would need Senate confirmation.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator nominated 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 amid scrutiny of her department’s operations and spending

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Donald Trump
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President who fired Noem and announced Mullin as her proposed replacement

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Trump Fires Noem, Plans to Nominate Mullin as DHS Secretary

Outlets agree that Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said he would nominate Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Left-leaning outlets scrutinize Mullin’s qualifications and likely policy continuity, with one article focusing on possible consequences for FEMA. Center outlets largely report the leadership change alongside scrutiny of Noem and details about Mullin’s nomination and Senate implications. Right-leaning outlets also report the change alongside criticism of Noem, including bipartisan criticism and Mullin’s confirmation requirement.

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