Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem is the former US Homeland Security Secretary under President Donald Trump. She was recently fired from her position, making her newsworthy due to the circumstances surrounding her departure and its potential impact on Trump's administration and policies. Her tenure at DHS was marked by criticism, particularly regarding her management of FEMA, with some staffers alleging she made the US more dangerous through micromanagement and agency downsizing. Following her dismissal, Senator Richard Blumenthal announced plans to initiate a perjury investigation into Noem, alleging she lied to Congress about the influence of her senior advisor, Corey Lewandowski, on DHS contracts. Her departure and the subsequent investigation highlight potential issues within the Trump administration's DHS leadership and its handling of key agency functions.