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Trump Questions Noem's $200M Campaign Amid Senate Dispute

3/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump called Sen. John Kennedy to dispute reports about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's $200 million PR campaign.
During a Senate hearing, Noem said Trump was aware of the plans.
Kennedy noted conflicting recollections between Trump and Noem, creating a difficult position for the president.
Reports say Trump is weighing firing Noem over dissatisfaction with the campaign.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) declined to support Noem when asked about her future.

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U.S. President Donald Trump called Sen. John Kennedy to dispute reports about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's $200 million PR campaign.
During a Senate hearing, Noem said Trump was aware of the plans.
Kennedy noted conflicting recollections between Trump and Noem, creating a difficult position for the president.
Reports say Trump is weighing firing Noem over dissatisfaction with the campaign.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) declined to support Noem when asked about her future.