Aaaaaand, she's gone...Moments ago Bloomberg reported thatTrump has named Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to replace Noem.
Trump posted the following on Truth Social:
"I am pleased to announce thatthe Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida.I thank Kristi for her service at 'Homeland.'
Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate,Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma,where I won all 77 out of 77 Counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda. As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities. Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
President Donald Trump is preparing to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid growing frustration over her self-promotional leadership style and bruising congressional testimony this week, according to multiple reports.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) described Trump as "pissed," according to NBC News.
Trump's dissatisfaction has intensified following Noem's appearance Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she faced sharp bipartisan criticism over her handling of department matters, including a high-profile advertising initiative, theWall Street Journalreports.
An unnamed adviser to Trump described the hearing as particularly damaging,highlighting widespread discontent with her stewardship of the agency, theJournalsaid.
A key point of contention has been Noem's decision to allocate approximately $200 million for a taxpayer-funded advertising campaign urging undocumented immigrants to self-deport, with promotional materials prominently featuring the secretary herself. White House aides said the president had long viewed the effort as overly self-promotional.
During the hearing,Noem claimed that Trump had approved the campaign in advance - a claim that drew further ire from the president, who has told advisers and others that he did not sign off on it.
Source: ZeroHedge News
