- Donald Trump announced the departure of Kristi Noem from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Truth Social earlier this month, just as she was about to appear at a law enforcement convention.
- Donald Trump stated Noem would become “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas”, a new security initiative in the Western Hemisphere.
- Vice President JD Vance claimed Noem was not fired but given a “great opportunity” in her new role, denying her removal was linked to immigration policy changes.
- Social media users widely mocked Vance's explanation, finding it unbelievable that Noem voluntarily left a cabinet position for a newly created, non-cabinet role.
- During her 13-month tenure, Noem oversaw controversial policies, including mass deportations and a multi-million-dollar DHS ad campaign that Donald Trump later denied supporting.
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