"President Donald Trump privately asked Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill whether he should fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after bruising congressional hearings, multiple GOP figures who spoke with the president told Punchbowl News on Thursday. The conversations reportedly came after Noem testified before Senate and House Judiciary panels this week, where she faced hostile questioning over the administration's immigration crackdown and a controversial government-funded advertising campaign."
"Trump was allegedly angered in particular by Noem's exchange with Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), who pressed her on whether the president had personally approved a $220 million advertising effort that prominently featured the DHS secretary. Kennedy repeatedly questioned whether Trump had personally approved the campaign and warned the campaign risked putting Trump in a terribly awkward spot."
"Republicans told Punchbowl News they are divided on whether removing Noem now would be a good thing, considering the ongoing DHS shutdown while citing caution over a potentially difficult Senate confirmation fight likely for any successor."
President Trump privately inquired with Republican lawmakers about potentially firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she faced hostile questioning during Senate and House Judiciary committee hearings. Noem testified on the administration's immigration crackdown and a government-funded advertising campaign that prominently featured her. Senator John Kennedy pressed Noem on whether Trump personally approved the $220 million advertising effort and questioned why the contract went to a firm run by her former spokesperson's husband. Senator Thom Tillis called for her resignation. House Democrats questioned her relationship with senior adviser Corey Lewandowski, which she declined to address. Republicans remain divided on whether removing Noem would be beneficial, citing concerns about the ongoing DHS shutdown and potential confirmation difficulties for a successor.
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