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Noem serves as Trump's eighth homeland security secretary

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    Trump nominated Kristi Noem for homeland security secretary in January 2025, and DHS identifies her as its eighth secretary; the Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as her successor on March 23, 2026.

Summary and current status

Trump nominated Noem in January 2025; DHS identifies her as its eighth secretary, while a successor was confirmed in March 2026.

Former secretary by March 23, 2026

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  1. Donald J. Trumphomeland security secretary in Trump's second administrationKristi Noem