She was rushed to the hospital.
Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, was taken by ambulance to a hospital in the Washington, D.C. area on Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction. According to DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, the hospitalization was a precautionary measure. Noem is reported to be alert and currently recovering.
Noem plays a central role in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts, which include a controversial plan for mass deportations. Tensions around these policies have led to recent unrest, including protests in Los Angeles in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. A deployment of National Guard and U.S. Marines to the city by President Trump was overturned by a court ruling, restoring California Governor Gavin Newsom’s authority.
Noem was also present during a contentious press conference in Los Angeles last week where Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was removed by Secret Service agents after disrupting the event. Following the incident, Noem stated that she later met privately with Padilla for a conversation, emphasizing the importance of civil discourse despite political differences.
Security remains tight around the hospital where Noem is being treated, with multiple Secret Service agents stationed at the facility. The exact cause of her allergic reaction has not been confirmed. Supporters, including Trump ally Bruce Levell and podcast host Nick Sortor, shared messages of encouragement on social media, urging prayers for Noem’s recovery and commending her leadership on national security issues.
