Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has made significant changes in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with many leadership roles being altered through firings and demotions. About 10% of DHS staff have left, and there have been issues with employee morale. The changes have sparked controversy and claims of a tense working environment.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem is the Homeland Security Secretary and has removed or changed many leaders in DHS.
- About 10% of DHS employees left last year according to reports.
- Approximately 80% of ICE's career leadership has been fired or demoted under Noem.
- Madison Sheehan, Noem's political ally, was briefly deputy director before aiming for Congress.
- Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott faced pressure to resign, but only the president can fire him.
- Noem has targeted staff suspected of leaking information to the media, using measures like polygraph tests.
- FEMA and the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency have also experienced leadership changes.
- Despite controversy, DHS claims to have saved taxpayers $1.3 billion without cutting essential services.
