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Texas Lawmakers React to Kristi Noem Being Ousted From Department of Homeland Security
Kristi Noem will lead a new security initiative targeting drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as Sen. Markwayne Mullin is nominated to replace her at DHS.
- President Trump announced Noem's reassignment to lead the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative and nominated Mullin on Thursday.
- Supporters called Mullin 'tough as nails' and referenced his decade in the House and three years as a senator, supporting the pick, according to allies.
- Numerous Texas lawmakers posted reactions on social media, with Democrats criticizing Noem's record and Colin Allred urging congressional overhaul in posts dated March 5, 2026.
- Supporters say the move preserves current border enforcement priorities, with endorsements from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and others praising the decision.
- Noem accepted the Special Envoy post to lead the Shield of the Americas, a new initiative targeting drug cartels, before departing DHS at the end of March.
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After President Donald Trump announced he will replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary with Oklahoma Republican Representative Markwayne Mullin, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker mocked her with a fake LinkedIn profile.Trump said Noem will instead take on the role of Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas, a newly created organization intended to foster a right-wing alliance across South America.Noem’s removal comes after sharp criti…
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Illinois pols react to Homeland Security secretary’s exit, reassignment
(The Center Square) – A member of Congress from Illinois says it is not enough for President Donald Trump to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Trump fires Noem after growing criticism
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response. Trump, who said he would nominate Oklahoma…
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Kristi Noem: "Already Strange" - Trump Minister Surprises with Her First Appearance After Separation
For a long time, a split has been speculated, now Donald Trump has made serious. The US President has separated from his Homeland Security Minister Kristi Noem. On her first appearance after her release, the Republican caused amazement.
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