Everything You Need To Know About Trump’s Choice To Replace Kristi Noem

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

President Donald Trump made a headline-grabbing move Thursday, announcing he is ousting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replacing her with one of the Senate’s most outspoken immigration…

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