Trump Fires Noem as DHS Head, Picks Senator Who Says Babies Should Be Deported
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Trump Fires Noem as DHS Head, Picks Senator Who Says Babies Should Be Deported
"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. 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."
"President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from her post and is seeking to replace her with Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Oklahoma). The change comes as Noem has led a tumultuous campaign of federal raids on U.S. cities that has seen thousands of people deported and detained, and record high deaths tied to the nation's immigration enforcement apparatus."
President Trump announced the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from her position, replacing her with Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. Noem will transition to a new role as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a Trump initiative focused on security concerns with Latin American countries. Trump praised Mullin as a MAGA Warrior and former professional MMA fighter, emphasizing his commitment to border security, immigration enforcement, and combating migrant crime and illegal drugs. Mullin's appointment requires Senate confirmation and becomes effective March 31, 2026. Noem's tenure as Homeland Security Secretary involved extensive federal raids resulting in thousands of deportations and detentions, alongside record-high deaths related to immigration enforcement.
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