The Source with Kaitlan Collins Trump Fires Noem, Taps. Sen. Mullin For DHS Secretary
Mar 6, 2026
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Senator John Kennedy / Senator Markwayne Mullin (represented voices)
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David Petraeus
Guest
Maggie Haberman
Senator John Kennedy and Senator Markwayne Mullin offer sharp political perspectives; David Petraeus, retired four-star general and former CIA director, provides military and strategic analysis; Maggie Haberman, New York Times White House correspondent, explains internal White House dynamics. They discuss Kristi Noem's firing, Mullin’s nomination for DHS, U.S.-Iran military actions, counter-drone challenges, and DHS leadership risks during wartime.
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Noem's Ouster Fueled By Longstanding DHS Dysfunction
- Kristi Noem's firing capped months of internal DHS chaos and public controversies.
- Maggie Haberman and Kaitlan Collins traced failures from FEMA frozen aid to security lapses and morale problems under Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski.
Noem Found Out On Truth Social Before Speaking
- Kristi Noem learned of her removal via a Truth Social post while arriving at an event in Nashville.
- She still delivered her planned remarks and made no public mention of being ousted moments earlier.
Disputed $220M Ad Campaign Catalyzed Trump Decision
- A $220 million TV ad campaign featuring Noem riding horseback became a critical trigger.
- Noem told Senators she had Trump's permission, but the president denied knowing, and that contradiction accelerated his decision to remove her.