Updated Oct 9

Kristi NoemFORMER U.S. REPRESENTATIVE (R-SD)

How outlets cover Noem · Mar 5 – Mar 6, 2026

Trump Removes Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, Names Mullin Successor

Trump removed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary and announced plans for Sen. Markwayne Mullin to succeed her. Coverage differs between scrutiny of Noem, criticism of both officials, and emphasis on her enforcement record.

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President Trump removed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary and announced plans for Sen. Markwayne Mullin to succeed her. Noem is slated for a special envoy role.

Left-leaning outlets present the change as replacing one unqualified official with another, criticizing Noem’s tenure and Mullin’s fitness. Center outlets mostly report a personnel transition amid scrutiny of Noem’s testimony and spending, while also covering reactions to her firing and whether enforcement plans will change. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Noem’s role in stopping crossings and Trump’s praise for Mullin.

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Left-leaning

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“Criticizing both officials”

Esquire criticizes Noem’s tenure and argues Mullin is unqualified to take over.

EsquireMAR 5 · 6:28 PM ET

Adios, Kristi Noem. You Won't Be Missed.The article discusses Noem’s firing and sharply criticizes her tenure at the Department of Homeland Security.CRED 76BAL 10 INFORMATIONAL

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“Transition amid scrutiny”

Center outlets report the personnel change alongside scrutiny of Noem’s testimony and spending, reactions to her firing, and possible effects on enforcement plans.

KJZZMAR 6 · 10:09 PM ET

KJZZ's Friday NewsCap: Kristi Noem's firing won't change ICE enforcement plans for PhoenixPanelists discuss her departure and whether it will affect immigration enforcement plans for Arizona.CRED 79BAL 70 INFORMATIONAL

Portland Press HeraldMAR 5 · 5:09 PM ET

'Long overdue': Maine lawmakers react to Trump firing Kristi NoemNoem was fired after scrutiny of her department’s actions and a disputed account of an advertising campaign.CRED 78BAL 55 MIXEDPORTLAND PRESS HERALD · REPUBLISHED BY LEWISTON SUN JOURNAL

Military TimesMAR 5 · 4:14 PM ET

Noem out, Republican senator in as new Homeland Security secretaryNoem is leaving the Homeland Security post for a special envoy role after lawmakers questioned her department’s practices and spending.CRED 74BAL 60 INFORMATIONAL

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“Highlighting Noem’s enforcement role”

redstate.com highlights Noem’s role in stopping crossings and includes Trump’s praise of Mullin.

redstate.comMAR 5 · 5:08 PM ET

Breaking: Noem Out As Trump Names New Secretary of Homeland SecurityThe article reports that Noem will leave Homeland Security for a special envoy role amid criticism of her recent testimony.CRED 42BAL 40 MIXED

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International Business Times UK10 Photos of Kristi Noem: 'Ice Barbie' — From DHS Chief to Trump's Latest CasualtyNO PUBLISHED LEAN

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THE FRAMEAVG CRED 76

“Criticizing both officials”

Esquire criticizes Noem’s tenure and argues Mullin is unqualified to take over.

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EsquireMAR 5 · 6:28 PM ET

Adios, Kristi Noem. You Won't Be Missed.The article discusses Noem’s firing and sharply criticizes her tenure at the Department of Homeland Security.CRED 76BAL 10 INFORMATIONAL

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International Business Times UK · 10 Photos of Kristi Noem: 'Ice Barbie' — From DHS Chief to Trump's Latest Casualty
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