Cybersecurity
Nielsen Out at DHS as Trump's Frustration Over Border Boils Over
- President announces embattled secretary’s departure on Twitter
- She was asked to resign during meeting with Trump on Sunday
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, a lightning rod for criticism within and outside the Trump administration over policies on the southern border, is leaving her position, President Donald Trump announced on Twitter.
Kevin McAleenan, Customs and Border Protection commissioner, will become acting secretary, Trump said.