Trump announces he dismissed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem
The president explained that Senator Markwayne Mullin will take over. "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!" he added.
Kristi Noem in Charleston, South Carolina/Alex Brandon.
President Donald Trump reported that he dismissed the secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem. The Republican explained that Senator Markwayne Mullin will take over.
"I am pleased to announce that the 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 president wrote on Truth Social.
"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!" he added.
The president maintained that "Markwayne will work tirelessly to keep our border secure, stop migrant crime, stop murderers and other criminals trying to illegally enter our country, end the plague of illegal drugs and MAKE THE UNITED STATES SAFE AGAIN."
Noem's new position
"Our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at “Homeland."
Gratitude for the Appointment
Following the announcement, Noem publicly expressed her gratitude for the appointment. In a message posted on the social media platform X, she said she looks forward to working closely with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Secretary of Defense to strengthen regional security and combat drug cartels. She also emphasized that the Western Hemisphere is critical to the security of the United States and stated that her new role will allow her to draw on the experience and partnerships she built during her tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security.
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