The White House has vehemently denied a report claiming President Donald Trump is plotting to oust Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, calling the claims "total fake news". In response to the publication on The Bulwark, Abigail Jackson, the White House spokeswoman, took to X to dismiss the story, stating that anonymous former staffers who claim to know what the president is thinking are not credible.
Jackson labeled the report as "FAKE NEWS" and praised Noem for her efforts in implementing Trump's agenda and promoting a safer America. The Bulwark had reported that Noem's reduced involvement at DHS could signal an impending shake-up, with Trump reportedly seeking a "clean slate" ahead of 2026.
However, sources close to the White House have revealed differing opinions about Noem's performance as secretary, including concerns over her chief adviser Corey Lewandowski. A person familiar with the situation told CNN in November that Trump likes Noem but has been made aware of issues with Lewandowski and the agency's management under his leadership.
Despite these developments, it remains to be seen whether Trump will follow through on plans to remove Noem from her post. For now, White House officials are touting the secretary as a vital member of the team.
Jackson labeled the report as "FAKE NEWS" and praised Noem for her efforts in implementing Trump's agenda and promoting a safer America. The Bulwark had reported that Noem's reduced involvement at DHS could signal an impending shake-up, with Trump reportedly seeking a "clean slate" ahead of 2026.
However, sources close to the White House have revealed differing opinions about Noem's performance as secretary, including concerns over her chief adviser Corey Lewandowski. A person familiar with the situation told CNN in November that Trump likes Noem but has been made aware of issues with Lewandowski and the agency's management under his leadership.
Despite these developments, it remains to be seen whether Trump will follow through on plans to remove Noem from her post. For now, White House officials are touting the secretary as a vital member of the team.
the white house is always trying to spin things their way lol 
i mean, abigail jackson's response was super classy and all but come on, if they're denying it without even addressing the concerns then something fishy is going down 
also, corey lewandowski sounds like a total wild card 
Like, if Trump doesn't like Lewandowski's management skills, why keep him around? Shouldn't he just, like, get rid of him or something? 
And what's with the whole "clean slate" thing for 2026? Is Trump really that unhappy with Noem's job? 
. But if Trump really is planning to get rid of her, that's gonna be a big deal for Democrats to pounce on during the midterms 
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... no, wait, actually I think the White House is being totally reasonable 
. Like, what's up with these anonymous staffers who claim to know everything? Can't they just keep their mouths shut and focus on actual work? 
But then again, shouldn't the President have some input on his team, even if it means making changes? 
. What do I know, maybe I'm just being too skeptical 
did you know he was involved in some shady election stuff too? 
anyway, we all knew trump wouldn't stick with anyone for long, now we'll just have to wait and see if noem gets the boot 
. And if there are real issues with Lewandowski, that's a whole different story 
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, I'm not surprised by this news at all!!! It's like, nothing surprises me when it comes to Trump 
. So, Abigail Jackson coming out swinging with a big fat "FAKE NEWS" stamp on that report is pretty funny 
, that guy's got some major skeletons in his closet 
. Can't wait to see what really goes down next 
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The way Trump's people are playing it cool while keeping things shaky is giving me all sorts of tea 
Meanwhile, I think Lewandowski is a big problem and it's only a matter of time before someone speaks out 
Noem seems like she's stuck between being the face of the administration and actually getting anything done 
Guess we'll just have to wait and see what 2026 brings 
. Can someone please come up with some real proof or evidence before I start believing the spin? 
. And what's up with the sudden praise for Noem? Did she just become the president or something? 
. Meanwhile, White House is still pushing Noem as vital member of team... we'll see how long that lasts 
. This story about Trump trying to get rid of Noem sounds like a lot of drama, but we'll have to wait and see what really goes down 
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. Anyway, I think what bothers me is that the White House is really trying to discredit anyone who says they know something about Trump's plans. Like, come on guys, can't you just have a respectful conversation without labeling everything as "fake news"? 
. Can't we just have a straight conversation about the issues here without all the backstabbing and politicking?
. You know what they say, "the grass is always greener on the other side"... but sometimes that's just a myth perpetuated by those who feel left behind or underappreciated 
. But here's the thing: when people start to doubt themselves, they begin to lose sight of what truly matters 
. Instead of focusing on their own insecurities, they should take a step back and ask themselves what they can control – like being better versions of themselves 
. The question is, will Kristi Noem find the inner strength to hold onto her position or will she be the one who leaves? Only time will tell 
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. I mean, who wants to be in charge when you can't even get it right? Trump knows what's up and he's gonna make a change before 2026, trust me