Noem ousted as DHS chief; Mullin named replacement
Noem ousted as DHS chief; Mullin named replacement
Kristi Noem becomes the first cabinet secretary ousted in Trump's second term as Markwayne Mullin steps in, signaling a major DHS leadership shakeup.
President Donald Trump ousted Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary, ending a 13-month tenure shadowed by controversy and clashes with other agencies. Noem's removal marks the first Cabinet firing in Trump’s second term, underscoring ongoing unease over DHS leadership and policy direction.
During two days of blistering congressional testimony, Noem faced criticism over a multimillion-dollar ad campaign she reportedly supported, allegations of an improper relationship with a top adviser, and her refusal to apologize for labeling two Americans killed by DHS agents as domestic terrorists. The hearings mounted pressure on the secretary, who had already been seen by some allies as politically vulnerable.
In the wake of the firing, the administration announced Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as Noem’s replacement, pending Senate confirmation. Noem will become a “special envoy” for a security initiative called “The Shield of the Americas.” The shakeup signals a broader reordering of DHS leadership as lawmakers weigh immigration policy and agency spending amid a charged political climate.
Trump and his aides described the move as a necessary course correction, while critics argued it reflects an ongoing struggle inside the administration over how to manage federal security and immigration enforcement. Mullin’s nomination brings a veteran voice known for combative politics into the role, positioning the DHS at the center of upcoming policy battles as the administration seeks steady leadership ahead of key deadlines.
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