Trump Ousts Noem After $220 Million DHS Ad Campaign; Mullin Tapped for DHS
Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing a $220 million ad campaign and leadership failures, and nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her; Democrats launched probes into the ad contracts.
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Associated PressA $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure
Overview
President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and announced she will leave effective March 31, naming Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as his nominee to replace her.
The firing followed congressional scrutiny of a $220 million DHS ad campaign that prominently featured Noem, and an administration official said the campaign and other leadership failures prompted her removal.
Democratic Sens. Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal sent letters to Safe America Media, People Who Think and the Strategy Group seeking contracts, subcontractor lists and whether Noem or adviser Corey Lewandowski benefited.
Reporting and documents show Safe America Media signed a no-bid contract worth $143 million and People Who Think received a $77 million no-bid contract, and the Strategy Group is run by Ben Yoho.
Sen. Peter Welch praised Mullin as "respected" and said he "will be confirmed," while Democrats vowed investigations into Noem's testimony, DHS contracts and actions during her tenure.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame Noem's firing as a consequence of controversial leadership and troubled immigration-enforcement practices, highlighting bipartisan scrutiny, spending questions, and public distrust. Language like "made herself the public face" and "casualty" and emphasis on hearings, audits, and polls prioritizes critique and institutional failure while briefly noting the new nominee's upbeat response.
FAQ
President Trump fired Kristi Noem citing a $220 million DHS ad campaign that featured her prominently and other leadership failures.
President Trump nominated Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her.
Safe America Media signed a $143 million no-bid contract, People Who Think received a $77 million no-bid contract, and the Strategy Group is run by Ben Yoho.
Democratic Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal sent letters to Safe America Media, People Who Think, and the Strategy Group seeking contracts, subcontractor lists, and information on benefits to Noem or Corey Lewandowski.
Markwayne Mullin is a 48-year-old Oklahoma Senator, former congressman, Cherokee Nation member, ex-MMA fighter, Trump ally, serving on committees including Armed Services, Appropriations, Indian Affairs, and HELP; no prior Homeland Security committee experience.
