Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By MICHELLE L. PRICEMarch 5, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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President Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following increasing criticism of her leadership. Noem's tenure was marked by controversy surrounding immigration enforcement tactics, which led to protests and lawsuits, as well as criticism of the department's response to deadly floods in Texas. Trump announced that he would be replacing Noem with Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. The change in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security comes after a period of turmoil and public scrutiny of the department's policies and actions. The announcement was made on Thursday in Washington D.C.

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Senate Judiciary Committee 40% House Committee on the Judiciary 40% Texas 50% Washington, D.C. ×460% Markwayne Mullin ×270% Kristi Noem ×580% Department of Homeland Security ×385% Donald Trump ×290%

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