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Trump Fires Kristi Noem; Markwayne Mullin Takes Over DHS

3/29/2026

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Kristi Noem, former DHS head, had photos removed from the agency's headquarters after she was fired by U.S. President Donald Trump on March 5.
Noem's tenure included a Minnesota immigration crackdown and a $200 million ad campaign.
Sources indicate Noem was unaware of growing resentment toward her.
Markwayne Mullin, her replacement, is seen as able to restore the agency's reputation and bring stability to DHS.

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Story summary

Kristi Noem, former DHS head, had photos removed from the agency's headquarters after she was fired by U.S. President Donald Trump on March 5.
Noem's tenure included a Minnesota immigration crackdown and a $200 million ad campaign.
Sources indicate Noem was unaware of growing resentment toward her.
Markwayne Mullin, her replacement, is seen as able to restore the agency's reputation and bring stability to DHS.