Minneapolis killings and deportation outrage: Kristi Noem’s scandal-plagued DHS tenure | Trump administration
Mistaken deportations highlight potential abuse of power and institutional failure.
Kristi Noem, selected by Donald Trump to be the homeland security secretary, faced numerous controversies during her tenure. She initiated aggressive immigration crackdowns, including rescinding protections for migrants and deportations of individuals like Kilmar Ábrego García who were mistakenly sent to El Salvador. Noem's policies drew criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, as well as public outcry over the inhumane conditions in ICE detention facilities. Her leadership was further challenged by a $220 million DHS advertising campaign that sparked controversy and allegations of taxpayer-funded self-promotion. Ultimately, Trump fired Noem in March 2026 after escalating tensions between them.
6 MAR 2026
— Times of India
President Trump fired Kristi Noem, the former Homeland Security Secretary, after she refused to address allegations of a sexual relationship with her aide, Corey Lewandowski.
7 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Kristi Noem was dismissed from her position as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after defending a controversial $200 million advertising campaign.
16 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Democratic lawmakers have referred the US Justice Department to investigate former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem for potential perjury and false statements related to an immigration enforcement ad campaign.
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