Trump Fires Noem, Appoints Mullin as DHS Secretary

0:00On March 5, President Trump has fired Department of Homeland Security Secretary Christy Nome, the first cabinet-level dismissal in his second term. The move came after she testified under oath that he personally approved a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign aimed at. Boosting recruitment and her own profile. Earlier this week, Nome told lawmakers the expense of ads, including one film that Mao Rushmore went through a proper competitive process. But sources say her claim blindsided Trump, who denied signing off on it. She's also faced questions over an alleged affair with top adviser Corey Lewandowski, though both deny it. Inside DHS headquarters, staff are celebrating the news with big smiles, according to insiders. Many expect Lewandowski to leave soon under the new leadership. Nome's tenure drew earlier criticism, too, like agent-involved shootings during immigration operations in Minnesota. Trump quickly named Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullin as her replacement, praising his Native American roots and border expertise.

1:04Mullin will take over as secretary on March 31, 2026, after dodging questions about the job earlier that day. Meanwhile, Nome shifts to a new role as special envoy for the shield of the Americas, a western hemisphere security push Trump plans to unveil soon. This shake-up signals fresh direction at the top of Homeland Security.