Trump Replaces Kristi Noem With Senator Markwayne Mullin
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her, effective March 31, 2026. Trump said Noem will become Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a Western Hemisphere security initiative set to be unveiled Saturday in Doral, Florida. Noem faced bipartisan criticism and intense questioning this week on Capitol Hill over immigration enforcement, department spending and deadly enforcement operations. Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar will immediately lead the department during the transition while Mullin seeks Senate confirmation. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Kristi Noem served as DHS secretary overseeing aggressive immigration enforcement and high-profile operations in 2025.
- 2. Congressional hearings and bipartisan criticism of Noem intensified this week, focusing on enforcement incidents and department spending.
- 3. Two days after the hearings, President Trump announced on social media that Noem would be replaced and reassigned.
- 4. Trump named Sen. Markwayne Mullin as his nominee and set an effective start date of March 31, 2026.
- 5. Noem will become Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas; Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar will lead during transition.
Why it matters
Changes at the top of Homeland Security can impact immigration policies and enforcement. This could affect your community or family. Stay informed by following the Senate confirmation process for Mullin.
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