"Trump reportedly grew furious after Noem's back and forth with Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Wednesday, when she suggested, under oath, that the president had approved a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign for the DHS. This came with further scrutiny of the contracting process for that campaign, including a no-bid deal and subcontracting ties to Noem's political allies."
"President Donald Trump has reportedly floated Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as a possible replacement for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in private conversations with GOP allies this week as reports swirl that he is on the verge of firing her."
"Speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Mullin denied any discussions with the White House about a potential shake-up. I haven't talked to the president, the Republican said, adding: I haven't talked to him about the hearing at all, I can't help you there, I'm sorry."
President Trump has privately discussed replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) following a contentious week of congressional testimony. Trump allegedly became furious after Noem's exchange with Senator John Kennedy during a Senate Judiciary hearing, where she testified that the president approved a $220 million taxpayer-funded DHS ad campaign. The campaign faced scrutiny over its contracting process, including a no-bid deal and subcontracting ties to Noem's political allies. Trump reportedly called key congressional Republicans to discuss whether he should replace her. When questioned by reporters, Mullin denied any White House discussions about the potential shake-up. No official decision regarding Noem's future has been announced.
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