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Trump Ousts Noem Amid Scandals, Reassigns Her Role

4/11/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump ousted Kristi Noem, former Secretary of Homeland Security, amid scandals tied to a $220 million advertising campaign and incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
  • Trump reassigned her as Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas.
  • Noem's staff have been placed on administrative leave, with Noem having conducted only one virtual meeting.
  • Concerns about Noem's personal life have surfaced, complicating her situation further.