President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. The potential dismissal comes after what sources describe as long-standing dissatisfaction with Noem's performance in her role. Specific points of contention include Noem's handling of mass protests in Minnesota and controversial ICE shootings of demonstrators.
More recently, Trump was reportedly angered by Noem's defiant attitude during a Senate hearing earlier this week. Additionally, sources indicate Trump was upset about a $200 million advertising campaign that Noem authorized, which targeted illegal migrants and allegedly featured Noem prominently. During the Senate hearing, Noem reportedly claimed Trump had approved the campaign, a claim the president denies according to WSJ sources.
The news was first reported by Swedish media outlets citing the Wall Street Journal's sources, with Trump reportedly making the announcement on his Truth Social platform.