Trump fires Noem amid controversies over her leadership at DHS

PBS NewsHour
by Lisa Desjardins
March 5, 2026
2 min read

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President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem due to criticism over her leadership and a self-promotional ad campaign.

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President Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, marking the first Cabinet shakeup of his second term. Noem faced bipartisan criticism for her leadership, specifically regarding the agency's handling of an immigration crackdown and delays in emergency response efforts. Further controversy arose from a nine-figure ad campaign perceived as self-promotional. This dismissal signals a significant change within the administration's national security apparatus.

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