JUST IN: Kristi Noem Speaks Out After President Trump Fires Her as DHS Chief

03-05-2026 • Gateway Pundit

NBC News reported earlier Thursday morning that Trump was not happy with Kristi Noem's performance during the Congressional hearings.

The outlet reported that Trump was unhappy with Noem about her decision to approve ad campaigns.

President Trump on Thursday afternoon fired Kristi Noem as DHS Chief and immediately announced her replacement.

Senator Markwayne Mullin (OK) will become the next Secretary of Homeland Security effective March 31.

Markwayne Mullin will have to be confirmed by the Senate.

Thank you @POTUS Trump for appointing me as the Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas. @SecRubio and @SecWar are incredible leaders and I look forward to working with them closely to dismantle cartels that have poured drugs into our nation and killed our children and…
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) March 5, 2026