Summary
President Donald Trump announced he will replace current Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin. Noem will transition to a new role as a special envoy for a security initiative called the "Shield of the Americas". The change will take place on March 31 and is the first major cabinet adjustment in Trump's current term.
Key Facts
- President Trump will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin.
- Noem will become a special envoy for a new security initiative, "Shield of the Americas".
- The change in leadership will happen on March 31.
- This is Trump's first major cabinet change during his second term.
- Noem faced criticism for her handling of immigration policies and cases of government spending.
- Democrats called for Noem's resignation after questioning her in recent judiciary hearings.
- Noem was involved in promoting immigration policies and was associated with a controversial advertising campaign.
- President Trump stated he was not involved with the advertising campaign linked to Noem.
