Ridicule follows Kristi Noem as she assumes new role

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was reassigned to the newly created position of Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas following her firing, a clear downgrade from Cabinet-level authority.

Her new position follows President Donald Trump's criticism of Noem's massive taxpayer expenditure on a commercial promoting herself at the DHS.

CBS News reported Noem will answer directly to Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau, triggering widespread ridicule on social media.