Trump Fires DHS Secretary Noem, Names New Leader

0:00Global stories making news on March 7th. President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Christi Knowham after a series of controversies. The decision followed tough congressional hearings where she faced sharp criticism from fellow Republicans. Key issues included a $220 million ad campaign that starred Noem writing a horse near Mount Rushmore, promoting strict border enforcement. That ad and others put Knowham front and center. Following her in Western gear, warning that illegal border crossers would be caught. Officials cited the campaign's cost, along with problems from an immigration crackdown in Minnesota and staff issues, as reasons for her ouster. Knowham had been a visible leader since taking the job. Law makers grilled her over the ad's expense during a government fight against waste. Republican Senator John Kennedy questioned if Trump really approved the huge spending with Knowham featured so prominently. He later said the president was furious after her testimony, with differing accounts on his involvement.

1:01Knowham often appeared in social media videos and photos from enforcement operations, like arrests and prison visits abroad. This kept her in the spotlight, but drew unwanted attention to department missteps. Even Trump, who once praised her border work, decided it was time for a change. Trump now plans to nominate Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullin as the next DHS leader. He is also assigning Knowham to a new role as special envoy for a Western Hemisphere security effort called the Shield of the Americas. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Sully Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Layback, press play, and disappear into what you're listening to. S-O-L-I-SullyPillow.com