Just two days after Kirstjen Nielsen announced her resignation from the Department of Homeland Security, Acting Deputy Secretary Claire Grady has done the same.
Acting Deputy Secretary Claire Grady has offered the President her resignation, effective tomorrow. For the last two years, Claire has served @DHSgov w excellence and distinction. She has been an invaluable asset to DHS – a steady force and a knowledgeable voice.
— Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen (@SecNielsen) April 9, 2019
Why this matters: Without Grady's resignation, President Trump would not have been able to appoint Kevin McAleenan as acting Secretary of DHS. Legally, Nielsen's responsibilities would have transferred to Grady — a 28-year veteran at the departments of Defense and Homeland Security.
