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A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure
Noem frequently appeared in agency uniforms during visits to multiple locations and became the prominent face of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts.
- Stepping down, Noem departs after a highly visible run, often donning DHS uniforms during field visits to ICE, Border Patrol, and Coast Guard operations.
- Facing pressure from President Donald Trump's deportation pledge, Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, advanced the administration's immigration agenda alongside Stephen Miller and Tom Homan.
- Noem's tenure featured a resurfaced tactical gear video criticized by Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, horseback rides at Campo de Mayo and with Ecuador's President, and getting stuck driving a Coast Guard boat.
- Human rights advocates say Democrats criticized some visits as political theater after deportations to El Salvador's CECOT prison, while Senator Markwayne Mullin, nominated successor, faces uncertain confirmation and visibility.
- Through airport videos and press conferences, Noem helped shape DHS messaging, including on the REAL ID implementation campaign and FIFA World Cup security, extending her public influence.
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A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has lost her job after criticism over a flashy ad campaign tied to President Donald Trump’s deportation push.
Former acting DHS chief on Noem’s ouster: ‘We saw this coming’
Former acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said Friday “we saw this coming” after President Trump announced he was replacing Kristi Noem as the department’s chief. “There have been a series of unfortunate incidents that have overshadowed the great success and progress the Trump administration has made when it comes to securing the…
From killing her dog to labeling ICE victims in Minneapolis as ‘terrorists’: Kristi Noem’s most controversial moments
This Thursday marked the end of Kristi Noem’s tenure as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), following her dismissal by U.S. President Donald Trump. The news had been rumored for days, especially after Noem’s appearances this week before the Senate Judiciary Committee. As the top official responsible for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, Noem was questioned by lawmakers — especially Democrats, but also som…
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