Noem Confirms Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s Departure From DHS

A source familiar with the matter says she was planning to leave in December but high-profile shootings in Minneapolis pushed it back.
Noem Confirms Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s Departure From DHS
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press briefing in Quito, Ecuador, on July 31, 2025. Alex Brandon/Pool via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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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.”

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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