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Donald Trump Pushes Back on Kristi Noem Over $200 Million DHS Ad Campaign

Donald Trump Pushes Back on Kristi Noem Over $200 Million DHS Ad Campaign

Summary

President Trump stated he did not approve a $200 million ad campaign about border security that features Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Lawmakers questioned Noem during a Senate hearing about the campaign's funding and the firms involved. President Trump is reportedly considering replacing Noem with a Republican senator.

Key Facts

  • President Trump said he did not know about a $200 million advertising campaign related to border security.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is featured in the campaign.
  • Senators questioned Noem on how the campaign funds were given out.
  • The firms involved in the campaign have connections to the Republican Party.
  • President Trump is said to be unhappy with Noem's testimony in the Senate.
  • He is reportedly looking at Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin and Senator Steve Daines as possible replacements for Noem.

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