Trump silent on Kristi Noem firing in first public appearance since ouster

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President Donald Trump did not address the recent firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, nor did he respond to questions about the secretary during his first public appearance since her Thursday afternoon ouster.

Trump appeared with soccer superstar Lionel Messi at a White House event for Inter Miami CF, the winners of the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup. He notably praised several Cabinet members, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who attended the event, but was silent about Noem’s pending departure.

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