Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has requested U.S.Customs and Border Protection to remove lingering PSA-style videos of former Secretary Kristi Noem from airport security checkpoints.The videos, which featured Noem promoting Trump's immigration policies, were still playing months after she was fired in March 2026.Mullin's email to CBP emphasized the need for immediate removal and confirmation of deletion.
Noem, a former South Dakota governor, was replaced by Mullin after her testimony before Congress in early March, where she claimed Trump approved a $200 million media campaign featuring her.The videos were part of a controversial campaign that drew criticism for partisan messaging, with some airports refusing to air them.The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the Trump administration over media strategies and political messaging.
Original title: New DHS boss begs airports to pull Kristi Noem's videos: report
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