Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem transported to DC-area hospital after allergic reaction, DHS says
CNNJUN 2025
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Hospitalized After Allergic Reaction
Above: Kristi Noem, U.S. Secretary of National Security, attends the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Jasionka, Poland, on May 27, 2025. Image credit: Klaudia Radecka/Contributor/NurPhoto/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Secretary Noem works under intense pressure and a demanding schedule while leading President Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement agenda. Her hands-on approach to deportation operations and frequent travel show her dedication to securing America's borders.
Democratic narrative
The hospitalization comes amid growing criticism of Noem's controversial tactics, including her confrontational approach during the Los Angeles press conference where a U.S. Senator was forcibly removed. Her aggressive methods raise serious questions about civil liberties, and Noem is feeling immense public backlash and pressure.