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Late-Night Hosts Mock Trump's Firing of Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem
Comedians suggest Noem be 'deported to El Salvador' after her dismissal from the administration.
Mar. 6, 2026 at 8:36am
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Late-night television hosts celebrated the news that former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired by President Donald Trump. Comedians like Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon mocked Noem's dismissal, with some suggesting she be deported or given a made-up new job title.
Why it matters
Noem's firing comes after weeks of scrutiny and scandal surrounding her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security, including allegations of an affair with a former Trump campaign manager, overspending, and mishandling of investigations into border patrol killings. The late-night hosts' reactions reflect the broader political tensions and controversies surrounding the Trump administration.
The details
According to reports, Trump announced Noem's departure on social media, stating she would be moving to a new role as 'Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.' Late-night hosts mocked this new position as being 'completely made up.' They also referenced Noem's alleged affair with former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, as well as her department's handling of border patrol killings and FEMA disaster relief funds.
- On March 5, 2026, President Trump announced Kristi Noem's firing on social media.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president who fired Kristi Noem from her position as Department of Homeland Security Secretary.
Kristi Noem
The former Department of Homeland Security Secretary who was fired by President Trump amid scandals and controversies surrounding her leadership.
Corey Lewandowski
A former Trump campaign manager who was allegedly involved in an affair with Kristi Noem.
What they’re saying
“Let's talk about Kristi Noem getting fired! It's too soon to know why Kristi Noem is gone. Before we find out any more information about what happened I just want to say with absolute certainty: She is a domestic terrorist who deserves to go to Gitmo.”
— Stephen Colbert, Host of The Late Show
“I think I speak for all of us when I say we wish Kristi luck in her brand new, completely made up job. You know what the funniest thing would be? The funniest thing would be if they deport her to El Salvador.”
— Jimmy Kimmel, Host of *Jimmy Kimmel Live*
“You never know with Trump, he either thinks she's bad at her job or he wants her to be the new supreme leader of Iran. Noem is the first cabinet secretary Trump has fired since returning to office. He was like, 'Man I forgot how good this feels. Get Kash Patel in here.'”
— Jimmy Fallon, Host of *The Tonight Show*
The takeaway
The late-night hosts' mocking reactions to Kristi Noem's firing reflect the ongoing political turmoil and controversies surrounding the Trump administration, particularly regarding leadership at the Department of Homeland Security.
