Trump Ousts Noem, Then Gives Her New Role
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Former President Donald Trump has given Kristi Noem a new job. This comes just days after he removed her as Secretary of Homeland Security.
Noem publicly thanked Trump for the role on Saturday. Her new title is "special envoy for the Shield of the Americas." The appointment happened during a political summit.
The "Shield of the Americas" is a proposed security initiative. It aims to increase cooperation on defense and border issues among nations in North and South America.
Noem did not give details about her specific duties. The move quickly follows her sudden departure from the top post at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Trump has not publicly stated why he replaced her.