Noem Thanks Trump for New Shield of the Americas Special Envoy Role After DHS Ouster

US Rep. Kristi Noem thanked President Donald Trump for appointing her to a special envoy role after being ousted as DHS Secretary at the Shield of the Americas summit in Florida on Saturday. The new role comes amidst a transition within the Department of Homeland Security following Noem's ouster. Noem expressed gratitude towards Trump for the appointment, which was seen as a recognition of her efforts as DHS Secretary.