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Trump Appoints Kristi Noem as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas

3/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Kristi Noem will become the special envoy for The Shield of the Americas.
The move signals a shift from the high number of firings in his first term, as he reassigns individuals to new positions in his second term.
CBS News' Fin Gómez reported on the development.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Kristi Noem will become the special envoy for The Shield of the Americas.
The move signals a shift from the high number of firings in his first term, as he reassigns individuals to new positions in his second term.
CBS News' Fin Gómez reported on the development.