Why did Trump fire Kristi Noem as DHS secretary; who is Markwayne Mullin?

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosMarch 6, 2026 at 09:17 AM

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President Donald Trump announced that Kristi Noem will be replaced as Secretary of Homeland Security by Senator Markwayne Mullin, effective March 31, 2026. Noem, the former Republican governor of South Dakota, oversaw Trump's immigration policies, including border security and deportations. Her removal follows bipartisan criticism during a congressional hearing and controversial immigration enforcement operations, including incidents where US citizens were fatally shot by federal agents. Trump praised Noem's performance, particularly on border issues, and reassigned her to the newly created role of special envoy for the "Shield of the Americas" security initiative. Mullin's nomination is Trump's first major cabinet change since his re-election.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 30% US-Mexico border 40% South Dakota 40% Capitol Hill 50% Shield of the Americas ×260% United States ×270% Markwayne Mullin ×270% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×280% Kristi Noem ×990% Donald Trump ×690%

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department of homeland security 100% kristi noem 90% donald trump 80% immigration 70% markwayne mullin 70% shield of the americas 60% cabinet change 60% deportations 50% us-mexico border 50% bipartisan hostility 40%

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