White House Slaps Down Report Claiming Trump Plans to Replace Noem
WASHINGTON — Speculation swirled Monday over whether President Donald Trump is preparing to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after a report from The Bulwark — echoed by outlets such as The Independent and The New Republic — claimed three former DHS officials expect a shake-up early next year.
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According to the report, internal frustration has grown around Noem’s use of longtime adviser Corey Lewandowski — described by some former insiders as a “divisive and combustible” influence on policy decisions. That mounting discontent reportedly makes the outgoing Virginia governor, Glenn Youngkin, a leading candidate to replace Noem in January, when he is set to leave office.
But White House officials quickly shot down the rumors. Spokeswoman Abigail Jackson responded Monday on X, calling the claim “total Fake News,” insisting that Noem is “doing a great job implementing the President’s agenda.”
At a TSA event in Florida, Noem was asked directly whether she expected to be replaced and whether she planned to serve out a full four-year term. She laughed and said she had “no indication” of a change, adding she would “serve at the president’s pleasure.”
For now, the claim rests entirely on anonymous former officials, no current DHS or White House voices have confirmed a plan to replace her. Until then, Noem remains at the helm.
What happens next could hinge on whether any internal personnel moves unfold over the coming weeks. If another report emerges confirming active deliberation, or if President Trump bypasses the denials and removes Noem, that would substantially reshape the leadership of the department at a critical moment for immigration and national security policy.
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