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Photos of Kristi Noem, Trump's first Cabinet secretary to leave during his second term

  • The Associated Press

  • Canadian Press

  • March 5, 2026

FILE - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem dance to the song "Y.M.C.A." at a campaign town hall at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, Oct. 14, 2024, in Oaks, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as his Homeland Security secretary Thursday amid growing criticism of her leadership, making her the first Cabinet secretary to leave during his second term.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.