Trump fires Homeland Security chief, appoints Mullin as successor
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- Donald Trump dismisses Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary.
- Senator Markwayne Mullin to take over the post starting March 31, 2026.
US President Donald Trump announced that he has removed Kristi Noem from her position as secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security and appointed Markwayne Mullin as her successor.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump said Mullin will officially assume the role on March 31, 2026.
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Trump said Noem, who served as secretary during his administration, will move to a new role as special envoy for the “Shield of the Americas,” a security initiative in the Western Hemisphere that he said will be announced Saturday in Doral.
“I thank Kristi for her service at Homeland,” Trump wrote, praising her performance, particularly on border security.
New appointment
Trump highlighted Mullin’s political career, noting that he served 10 years in the United States House of Representatives and three years in the United States Senate.
He described Mullin as a strong supporter of his “America First” agenda and noted his background as a former undefeated professional mixed martial arts fighter.
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Trump also emphasized that Mullin is the only Native American serving in the Senate, calling him “a fantastic advocate for our tribal communities.”
According to Trump, Mullin will focus on securing US borders, combating migrant-related crime, and tackling illegal drug trafficking as part of his priorities once he assumes the position.
