Top Trump Homeland Security spokeswoman leaving amid backlash over immigration crackdown

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 17, 2026 at 07:53 PM
Top Trump Homeland Security spokeswoman leaving amid backlash over immigration crackdown

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Tricia McLaughlin, the top spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security, is leaving her position. The departure comes amidst declining public support for President Trump's strict immigration policies. McLaughlin was a vocal advocate for the administration's approach to immigration and led the DHS press operation. The DHS has faced criticism for releasing inaccurate information following violent incidents involving federal immigration officers. Her departure follows a drop in public support for Trump's immigration enforcement, particularly after the shooting deaths of two US citizens by ICE officers in Minneapolis. The reasons for McLaughlin's departure and her future plans are currently unknown.

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