Overview
- Reporting from The Bulwark, citing three former DHS officials in touch with current staff, says President Trump is weighing replacing Kristi Noem, potentially "really soon," though the situation is described as fluid.
- White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson publicly rejected the report as "total FAKE NEWS" and praised Noem’s performance.
- Corey Lewandowski, Noem’s chief adviser whose influence has drawn internal criticism, denied the account, saying "None of that is true."
- Sources cited by The Bulwark say timing considerations include planned immigration enforcement operations in January and February and a possible desire to start the new year with a reset.
- Media coverage notes Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been floated as a potential successor after he leaves office in mid-January, as some DHS contacts describe current conditions as chaotic.