18.55 GMT - Kristi Noem, the embattled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, has been removed from her position by Donald Trump.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said that Noem had “served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results”, before noting that she would become the special envoy for the “Shield of the Americas” – a new “security initiative” that he plans to announce this week in Doral, Florida with Latin American leaders.
Trump announced that he was nominating Republican senator Markywayne Mullin to be the new homeland security secretary.
“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,” the president said of the Oklahoma lawmaker.
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.”
9m ago19.43 GMT
Noem just referenced the new “security initiative” to combat cartels that Donald Trump announced she would working on. However, she didn’t discuss her role, and made no reference that she has been removed from her post as homeland security secretary.
“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,” the president said of the Oklahoma lawmaker.
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.”
9m ago19.43 GMT
Noem just referenced the new “security initiative” to combat cartels that Donald Trump announced she would working on. However, she didn’t discuss her role, and made no reference that she has been removed from her post as homeland security secretary.
Democrats welcome news of Noem's removal as DHS secretary
Congressional Democrats have started to react to Donald Trump’s announcement that he’s ousting Kristi Noem as his homeland security secretary.
Robert Garcia, the ranking member on the House oversight committee, responded quickly on social media: “Well now we don’t have to impeach her.”
This comes after months of repudiation from Democrats about Noem’s leadership of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), particularly the tactics of federal immigration officers during crackdowns across the country.
Senator Cory Booker, who lambasted Noem during a judiciary committee hearing this week and repeated calls for her resignation, said that he was “glad” to see that Noem is being replaced. “There is a long road ahead to reel in this out-of-control agency,” the New Jersey lawmaker said.
Meanwhile, the House’s top Democrat, Hakeem Jeffries, welcomed the news of Noem’s removal. “Keep the pressure on these extremists,” the minority leader said, while also calling for the ouster of attorney general Pam Bondi.
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