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Trump Fires Noem; Nominates Mullin Amid Immigration Criticism

3/6/2026

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Trump Fires Noem

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the first cabinet departure in his second term.
Noem will become Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, a Western Hemisphere security initiative.
The move followed intense criticism of her leadership on immigration enforcement and a $220 million ad campaign featuring herself.
Senator Markwayne Mullin has been nominated to replace her, pending Senate confirmation.

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Lewandowski Supports Mullin

Corey Lewandowski said he would not speculate on U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The remark followed Noem's congressional questioning about an alleged affair with Lewandowski, which she did not deny.
Lewandowski said he had no insight into Trump's reasoning and described his role as an unpaid volunteer.
He also expressed support for Oklahoma GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin, Trump's nominee to lead the department.

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Trump Fires Noem

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the first cabinet departure in his second term.
Noem will become Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, a Western Hemisphere security initiative.
The move followed intense criticism of her leadership on immigration enforcement and a $220 million ad campaign featuring herself.
Senator Markwayne Mullin has been nominated to replace her, pending Senate confirmation.

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