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Trump Fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Replaces Her with Senator Markwayne Mullin

Key Points
  • President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
  • Noem will be replaced by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin effective March 31.
  • Noem will become a special envoy for the new 'Protect America' security initiative.

President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to Swedish media reports. Noem, who has reportedly been controversial for some time, will be replaced by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin effective March 31. Sources cited by multiple media outlets indicate that the decision came after a Senate hearing earlier in the week.

Noem will instead become a special envoy for 'Protect America,' a new security initiative. )' The personnel change represents a significant shift in the Trump administration's homeland security leadership.

The current Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, has served us well and has several spectacular results (especially at the border!)

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