Trump Announces Firing Of Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem, Names Markwayne Mullin As Replacement

Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 00:28 IST

Several reports suggested that Trump was angry at Noem's performance in congressional hearings and was considering firing her as Homeland Security chief.

US President Donald Trump announced the firing of Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security and named Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement on Thursday (local time). Mullin will take over as the new Homeland Security chief on March 31

“I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026," Trump said on Truth Social.

“The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere, we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at ‘Homeland’," he added.

This came after several US media outlets reported that Trump was already frustrated with Noem’s performance this week during congressional hearings and was considering firing her. A person familiar with the matter said Trump has been speaking with Republican lawmakers about his displeasure with Noem and has made clear that he is considering replacing her.

Noem has been at the forefront of Trump’s signature policies of mass deporting immigrants, imposing strict immigration restrictions and the closure of the US-Mexico border. Her ouster marks the first time a Cabinet secretary has exited in Trump’s second term.

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