Trump’s ‘Final Straw’: Sources Say Kristi Noem Ousted Over Alleged Affair and Ad Fallout

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Trump’s ‘Final Straw’: Sources Say Kristi Noem Ousted Over Alleged Affair and Ad Fallout

1 sourceUpdated Mar 6, 2026

President Trump’s decision to remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came after months of mounting tension within the department, with her handling of an alleged affair with top aide Corey Lewandowski cited as a…

In this story:Corey LewandowskiDonald John TrumpKristi NoemUnited States Department of Homeland Security

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