Trump Ousts Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), ending a turbulent tenure for the former South Dakota governor marked by an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and contentious appearances before Congress.
Mullin will begin his tenure on March 31, Trump wrote on Truth Social. His permanent appointment requires Senate confirmation.
“The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well,...