Trump replaces Noem with MMA fighter.
Donald Trump fires Kristi Noem just one day after humiliating Congress grilling.
Kristi Noem has been fired from her role as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) after she was viciously grilled by Senate and the House earlier this week.
ByJack HobbsSenior News Reporter
13:47 ET, MAR 5 2026Updated13:56 ET, MAR 5 2026
DHS head Kristi Noem has reportedly been replaced by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin after she seemingly angered the president this week.
Trump announced the change on his Truth Social platform. "I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026," he wrote.
"The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at “Homeland," He said. "Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 Counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024!"
"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," the president added. "As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities."
"Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN," the president finished. "Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
Kristi Noem has been fired from her role as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) after she was viciously grilled by Senate and the House earlier this week.
ByJack HobbsSenior News Reporter
13:47 ET, MAR 5 2026Updated13:56 ET, MAR 5 2026
DHS head Kristi Noem has reportedly been replaced by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin after she seemingly angered the president this week.
Trump announced the change on his Truth Social platform. "I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026," he wrote.
"The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at “Homeland," He said. "Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 Counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024!"
"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," the president added. "As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities."
"Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN," the president finished. "Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
