Norm was dismissed by Trump, and the first Native American senator in the United States, Mulin, took over as Secretary of Homeland Security.

Trump announces that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will step down, and Oklahoma Republican Indian Nation Senator Markwayne Mullin, dispatched by MEGA, will succeed her. The appointment is expected to take effect on March 31, with Noem transitioning to Special Envoy for the “Shield of America.” Over the past few months, both parties have strongly criticized her leadership and style. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) under DHS shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota. Noem initially labeled the deceased as terrorists, sparking outrage across the U.S. society. Subsequently, her extramarital affair and past black history of personally euthanizing her family dog were widely circulated on social media, causing even Trump, who originally supported her, to turn away and reassign her to stem the controversy.

Noem Calls ICE Victims Terrorists

During her tenure, DHS faced criticism for ICE officers’ excessive enforcement, resulting in the deaths of two American citizens. In the Minneapolis shooting incident, Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed by ICE. Noem immediately labeled the deceased as terrorists, but there was a clear discrepancy between the charges and their participation in protests. Democrats continued to block related budget bills, demanding stricter enforcement regulations.

Media Exposes Noem’s Affair and Dog Shooting Past

Beyond management and gaffe controversies, Noem’s personal life has also been scrutinized. Media reports revealed her extramarital relationship with advisor Corey Lewandowski, and that she used lie detector tests within DHS to marginalize colleagues. Additionally, she planned to spend about $70 million on luxury jets and paid $220 million to a PR firm to produce personal image ads, sparking public criticism over wasteful spending. In her memoir, Noem recounted killing her family dog, Cricket, about 20 years ago. The 14-month-old dog had entered a neighboring farm and killed several chickens. She shot Cricket herself. The incident was brought up again during a congressional hearing, raising questions about her judgment. Even Republican Senators John Kennedy and Thom Tillis expressed concerns about her leadership abilities.

Noem was once considered a potential running mate for Trump, but her controversial actions negatively affected public perception. The soon-to-be Secretary of Homeland Security, Mullin, is the first Cherokee Nation Native American Senator in U.S. history. He has long been active in the wrestling world and is an undefeated mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter.

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