President Donald Trump Fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

President Donald Trump announced he has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her replacement.

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The move marked the first Cabinet departure of Trump's second term.

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NDTV wrote that 'President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her.'

Le Figaro said the president 'has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, announcing that Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma will replace her and take office on March 31.'

The Associated Press reported similarly that 'President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, saying he will nominate Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her.'

Boursier noted the announcement and timing, stating 'Donald Trump said on March 5 he is replacing Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security with Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, effective March 31, 2026.'

The administration said Noem will be reassigned as a Special Envoy while Mullin awaits Senate action, with outlets noting both the new role and the procedural steps for Mullin’s confirmation.

NDTV reported Noem will be named Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a new Western Hemisphere security initiative.

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NDTV added that Mullin must be confirmed by the Senate but can serve as acting secretary while his nomination is pending.

Click2Houston reported Trump plans to make Noem a Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a new Western Hemisphere security initiative.

Mid-Day repeated that Trump named Noem as a Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas and noted Mullin’s Senate confirmation is required.

The Associated Press covered the Special Envoy designation, writing Trump named her Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.

Noem’s ouster was presented as the culmination of sustained bipartisan criticism over her management of immigration enforcement, a controversial $220 million ad campaign, questions about department spending and disaster response, and fallout from the fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis by immigration officers.

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Le Figaro summarized the criticisms, saying Noem’s dismissal "follows sustained criticism over her handling of deportation policy, a costly $220 million ad campaign urging undocumented migrants to 'leave immediately,' and her response to the January deaths of two anti‑ICE protesters in Minnesota."

NDTV described her tenure as "marked by heavy criticism and lawsuits over aggressive immigration enforcement (including the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis), questions about billions in department spending, and complaints about disaster response and FEMA funding."

The Associated Press likewise noted "mounting bipartisan criticism of Noem’s leadership of DHS — particularly her handling of the administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown, disaster response, spending questions and her response to the fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis by immigration enforcement officers."

Mid-Day detailed the same $220 million ad campaign and said DHS "has also been partially shut down for 20 days."

Boursier added that Noem "faced widespread criticism after calling two Americans shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis 'terrorists' before investigations concluded."

Le Figaro said "Democrats and advisers inside the administration—including border czar Tom Homan—had pushed for her removal," and that some aides argued her public messaging and management style were damaging.

Click2Houston recorded praise from within the administration, noting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "praised Noem’s border work and said Mullin 'will do a fantastic job.'"

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The Associated Press wrote "Noem briefly appeared at a law enforcement event after the announcement, later thanking Trump on social media."

Mid-Day said "Noem spoke at a law-enforcement event in Nashville shortly after the announcement but did not mention her ouster."

Boursier reported that the ouster followed public outcry and review of operations after the Minneapolis shootings and that House Democrats pursued impeachment efforts, reflecting the political heat around her tenure.

The firing raises immediate procedural and policy questions.

“United States: Donald Trump fires Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem Tasked with a role as "special envoy" for Latin America, the Trump-aligned secretary will be replaced starting March 31 by Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, the president said”

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Several outlets noted Mullin’s nomination must pass the Senate.

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NDTV said Mullin must be confirmed by the Senate but can serve as acting secretary while his nomination is pending.

Le Figaro gave a date for Mullin to take office, saying he will take office on March 31.

The Associated Press noted the White House said it will work with the GOP Senate to quickly confirm Mullin.

Mid-Day underlined institutional strain, reporting DHS has also been partially shut down for 20 days, with many employees working without pay.

Boursier warned the change raises questions about the future direction of ICE and broader immigration policy as midterm elections approach.