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Kristi Noem Loses Special Envoy Role in Shield

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 6:27 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Kristi Noem Loses Envoy

Kristi Noem lost her special envoy title for the Shield of the Americas initiative.
Her envoy status expired last month, a State Department official told CBS News.
She now serves as senior advisor to Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau, continuing Shield work.
President Donald Trump appointed her as special envoy in March 2026 after removing her from the DHS cabinet.

Summary

Donald Trump Denies Approval

Husband Bryon Noem filed a spousal support claim in Hamlin County, South Dakota court.
Governor Kristi Noem filed divorce paperwork on September 28, citing irreconcilable differences.
Sen. John Kennedy grilled Noem about a $220 million ad campaign, saying it promoted her.
President Donald Trump denied approving the advertisement Kennedy said embarrassed him and dismissed Noem two days later.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin was Senate-confirmed as Noem's DHS successor after her March 5 firing.

History

Historical Context

After the September 11, 2001 attacks, Congress passed the Homeland Security Act, signed by President George W. Bush on November 25, 2002, creating DHS by merging 22 agencies. DHS began operations on March 1, 2003, the biggest federal reorganization since the 1947 National Security Act. In March 2026, President Donald Trump appointed Governor Kristi Noem as envoy for Shield of the Americas, revoked DHS role and installed Markwayne Mullin.

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Kristi Noem Loses Envoy

Kristi Noem lost her special envoy title for the Shield of the Americas initiative.
Her envoy status expired last month, a State Department official told CBS News.
She now serves as senior advisor to Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau, continuing Shield work.
President Donald Trump appointed her as special envoy in March 2026 after removing her from the DHS cabinet.

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