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Trump fires DHS secretary Kristi Noem, replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Trump selected Mullin to lead DHS, and Mullin said he was ready to take on the role.

Trump fires DHS secretary Kristi Noem, replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin
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President Donald Trump said Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, with Mullin still needing Senate confirmation. The announcement came amid a partial DHS shutdown and reports of Trump’s frustration with Noem’s recent testimony.

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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)

DHS secretary removed from her position and named special envoy

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

President who fired Noem and selected Mullin to replace her

Trump's version of this story ↗
Timothy J. Walz
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota governor criticizing Noem’s record in the state

House Minority Leader commenting on Noem’s removal

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader commenting on DHS and ICE

John Kennedy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who questioned Noem about a DHS advertising campaign

ALSO MENTIONED  Corey Lewandowski, Noem’s top adviser, named in the report about suspending TSA Precheck; Tom Homan, Border czar sent to take over immigration operations in Minnesota

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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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