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Rep. Mace Demands Probe into Noem's Misleading Campaign

3/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) calls for probe of Kristi Noem's ad campaign for misleading Congress on President Donald Trump's approval.
Other GOP members, including Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), express concerns about Noem's leadership amid two ICE deaths.
Insiders say Noem's blame-shifting toward Stephen Miller contributed to her dismissal.
Trump named Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her.
Noem will serve as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas.

History

Historical Context

Kristi Noem, who became South Dakota's first female governor in 2019, faced scrutiny in 2021 after two ICE deaths raised accountability concerns, echoing past controversies like the 2014 Border Crisis. Her alignment with Trump-era immigration policies, including strict deportation measures, has sparked ongoing debates about her leadership and the future of U.S. immigration policy, especially following her appointment as Secretary of Homeland Security in 2025.

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Story summary

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) calls for probe of Kristi Noem's ad campaign for misleading Congress on President Donald Trump's approval.
Other GOP members, including Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), express concerns about Noem's leadership amid two ICE deaths.
Insiders say Noem's blame-shifting toward Stephen Miller contributed to her dismissal.
Trump named Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her.
Noem will serve as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas.

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