President Donald Trump announced in a mid-morning post on social media that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would be replaced at the end of March, marking the first such cabinet-level replacement of his second term.
Writing on March 5th, a lengthy Truth Social post from the president’s account revealed that Noem, who has been in the position since January 25th of last year, would be transitioning to a new role and that Oklahoma’s junior Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin would be appointed in her place.
“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,” the president’s viral post began, sending shockwaves across the political landscape.
While some speculation has suggested Noem’s departure is timed with her unfortunate comment during a Congressional hearing in which she alleged the president himself authorized spending over $200 million on DHS promotional material often featuring her in them, right now only Trump knows the real reason.
Continuing in the post, the 47th President of the United States mentioned Noem’s new role would be part of a ‘new security initiative’ in the Western Hemisphere. “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.”
It was then revealed that her replacement had already been selected. “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!” the introduction of the new DHS Secretary started.
“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. As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities,” he wrote.
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Finishing the lengthy announcement, the president remarked he had full confidence the newest addition to his cabinet would get the job done. “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. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Noem’s aforementioned congressional appearance pitted her against woke Democrats outraged over enforcing the nation’s laws and deporting criminal aliens. In one particularly egregious moment, she squared off against long-time Illinois Democrat Senator Dick Durbin, effectively getting him to admit that he did not care about the crimes illegal aliens committed against American citizens. Watch that incredible admission below: