Trump Replaces Kristi Noem Following $200 Million Ad Controversy

2026-03-05 19:13:34

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President Trump announced on Thursday that he would replace U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, effective March 31. Noem will change positions and serve as the Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a new Western Hemisphere security initiative.

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“A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Trump Unhappy with Noem’s Senate Testimony

Earlier this week, Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that Trump had given her the greenlight to run a $200 million ad campaign encouraging illegal immigrants to self-deport. Trump denied the claim and was reportedly frustrated with Noem.

The Department of Homeland Security’s top watchdog is currently investigating and conducting an audit into the ad contract, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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