Washington was caught off guard when President Donald Trump announced a major leadership change at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Kristi Noem, who had served as Homeland Security Secretary, was abruptly replaced by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin.

While the administration described the move as a transition tied to a new international security initiative, the circumstances surrounding the decision point to deeper political and policy tensions that had been building for weeks.

The shift represents a major moment for the Department of Homeland Security and could signal a broader change in the administration’s security strategy.

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