Report Claims President Trump May Remove DHS Secretary Kristi Noem With Republican Governor, White House Issues Response

A report from The Bulwark claimed President Trump is considering replacing Kristi Noem with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The report cited unnamed former DHS officials who served in both the Biden and Trump administrations.

The Bulwark: Trump is considering replacing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkinhttps://t.co/aLOwAuNGPe

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Trump, according to the report, personally likes Noem. But the report also states top White House officials have been “frustrated” with her leadership — specifically her employment of chief advisor Corey Lewandowski, who has been characterized with having an “outsized role” at DHS. (Lewandowski denied the report in a statement to the Bulwark, writing “none of that is true.”)

But a big-name Republican could soon be waiting in the wings. Term-limited Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has reportedly been floated as a replacement after he leaves office in mid-January. CNN previously reported Youngkin “expressed more interest in an economic or business portfolio, rather than one focused on immigration” but would still be “excited by the prospect” of any Cabinet post.

The White House also denied the reporting.

“Anonymous former staffers pretend to know what POTUS is thinking and the Bulwark treats them as credible?” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said.

“This ‘report’ — and the Bulwark — is total FAKE NEWS! Secretary Noem is doing a great job implementing the President’s agenda and Making America Safe Again,” she continued.

Anonymous former staffers pretend to know what POTUS is thinking and the Bulwark treats them as credible?

This ‘report’ — and the Bulwark — is total FAKE NEWS! Secretary Noem is doing a great job implementing the President’s agenda and Making America Safe Again. https://t.co/rmp3qY7dLz

— Abigail Jackson (@ATJackson47) December 7, 2025

Newsweek shared:

The White House has sought to quell rumors that Trump is considering replacing Noem, who has been central to the administration’s aggressive immigration policies, which are becoming increasingly unpopular with Americans.

Reports that Noem might be replaced come amid wider speculation about a possible year-end cabinet shake-up. Any changes at DHS or other key posts could signal shifts in the administration’s priorities and strategy heading into the New Year.

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