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Trump Fires Noem, Names Mullin as Homeland Security Chief

3/7/2026

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Trump Fires Noem

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, effective March 31, 2026.
Noem faced backlash over testimony about a $220 million ad campaign Trump approved, which he denied.
Her immigration enforcement actions drew bipartisan criticism after federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement, with Noem designated as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas to combat narcotics trafficking.

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Trump Nominates Mullin

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to be Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), replacing Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, effective March 31, 2026.
Noem's dismissal followed bipartisan criticism of her leadership after hearings.
Mullin is a member of the Cherokee Nation.
He is a staunch Trump ally.
He is expected to continue hardline immigration policies to enhance border security and address DHS issues.

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Trump Fires Noem

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, effective March 31, 2026.
Noem faced backlash over testimony about a $220 million ad campaign Trump approved, which he denied.
Her immigration enforcement actions drew bipartisan criticism after federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement, with Noem designated as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas to combat narcotics trafficking.

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