Donald Trump to replace homeland security secretary Kristi Noem
Source: US news | The Guardian · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Noem’s tenure was marked by killings of US citizens by federal agents, a rumored affair and $220m spent on adsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump on Thursday announced he was replacing Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, after the killing of two US citizens by immigration agents and mounting reports of her questionable personal conduct attracted bipartisan criticism.It was the first major personnel shakeup of Trump’s second term, and in a post on Truth Social, the president said the Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin would take over from Noem starting on 31 March. The secretary, who he said “has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!)“ would become special envoy for “the Shield of the Americas”, a security initiative Trump said he planned to launch over the weekend. Continue reading...
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