Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday the departure of her assistant secretary, Tricia McLaughlin, confirming anonymously sourced reports that she would be exiting the administration.
“Tricia McLaughlin has served with exceptional dedication, tenacity, and professionalism as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security,” Noem wrote in a post on X, adding that “we are grateful for her service and wish Tricia nothing but success.”
Without saying when or why she would leave, Noem said that McLaughlin “has played an instrumental role in advancing our mission to secure the homeland and keep Americans safe.”
A source familiar with the matter told The Epoch Times that McLaughlin was already planning to leave DHS in December, but her departure was pushed back after the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid enforcement operations….
Noem Confirms Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s Departure From DHS
