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Kristi Noem makes her debut as special envoy for ‘Shield of the Americas’
NY Post ^ | 3/07/26 | Gabrielle Fahmy

Posted on 03/07/2026 3:33:01 PM PST by Libloather

CE Barbie has made her soft landing.

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem debuted in her newly-created role as special envoy for “Shield of the Americas,” as President Trump announced the initiative in Florida Saturday.

Trump fired Noem as DHS chief on Thursday after a series of flubs that included claiming in a House hearing the president approved $220 million in TV ads starring herself — and her stunning non-answer about whether she had “sexual relations” with top aide Corey Lewandowski.

The 54-year-old former governor of South Dakota, who earned the nickname ICE Barbie for her perfectly coiffed hair and makeup during her highly publicized immigration enforcement photo ops, sat in the front row alongside War Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Trump gathered a dozen allied Latin American leaders in his golf resort outside Miami to announce the newly formed US-led coalition of conservative Latin American governments aimed at fighting cartels and countering Chinese influence in the hemisphere.

“We have to eradicate them. We have to knock the hell out of them,” he said.

Noem did not speak during the announcement, with Trump handing the microphone to Rubio, and then Hegseth after his remarks. The president indicated the initiative would operate under Rubio’s supervision, meaning Noem would be working under him.

“I want to thank Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his leadership in organizing this really important stuff. He’s fantastic,” Trump commented.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; History; Local News; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: america; envoy; noem; shield; shieldoftheamericas; walkatrollzot; walkofshame
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Still H-O-T.
1 posted on 03/07/2026 3:33:01 PM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather
I wish she'd show up for work in a Wonder Woman outfit.

2 posted on 03/07/2026 3:40:17 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Libloather

DHS secretary gave Noem lots of name recognition, but a presidential candidate needs foreign policy experience which the new position provides.

The GOP has a deep bench for presidential candidates, which cannot be said for the opposition party.


3 posted on 03/07/2026 3:40:49 PM PST by TheDon (Remember the J6 political prisoners! Remember Ashli Babbitt!)
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so she has been demoted but not fired, despite numerous apparent (but evidently not career-wise fatal) imbroglios...


4 posted on 03/07/2026 3:41:19 PM PST by SteveH
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To: Libloather

Did she bring her blankie?


5 posted on 03/07/2026 3:44:03 PM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: Libloather
Honestly, I think she looks awful now.

She was far more attractive before she started the cosmetic surgery clown show on her face.


6 posted on 03/07/2026 3:44:12 PM PST by Alberta's Child ("There's somebody new and he sure ain't no rodeo man.")
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To: Libloather

Is Corey still carrying her blankee?


7 posted on 03/07/2026 3:45:10 PM PST by JZelle
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To: Libloather

She has a new ad, already!

https://x.com/moneyfirstralph/status/2029778929746096366?s=20


8 posted on 03/07/2026 3:46:54 PM PST by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

See post 8!


9 posted on 03/07/2026 3:48:02 PM PST by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: Libloather

Kristi Noem makes her debut as special envoy for ‘Shield of the Americas’. Didn’t even let her talk...spec-ops.


10 posted on 03/07/2026 3:50:32 PM PST by kawhill (Dywedwch Wrthym because + Add translation Welsh-English dictionary 'Tell Us')
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To: Libloather
The real story will be when Trump nominates her replacement at DHS.

I predict the confirmation hearing will be a circus.

11 posted on 03/07/2026 3:50:48 PM PST by Salman (I spell "Sodomy" with a capital-S because it is the name of a religion. )
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To: Jane Long
LMAO! Love it! Very cool!

12 posted on 03/07/2026 3:55:24 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Salman

“”The real story will be when Trump nominates her replacement at DHS.””

That’s already happened - confirmation still to come....


13 posted on 03/07/2026 3:55:40 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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To: Libloather
I like Kristi Noem, and I think that much of the work, especially on the border security and illegal aliens apprehension was first rate. (Dems, with their ICE obsession just HATE her accomplishments.)

That said, DHS is a huge (and vitally important) operation, and it needs a skipper with more of a 360 degree command as opposed to a hyper focus priority.

Re-assignments aren't necessarily firings or demotions as they can be finding a better fit for one's strong points.

Hang in there Ms. Noem. You've served well in critical areas, and can take pride in that.

14 posted on 03/07/2026 3:58:31 PM PST by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never...in nothing, great or small...Winston ChurchIill)
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Does it come with a special costume? Like wonder woman maybe? A ridiculous title should come with a ridiculous uniform.


15 posted on 03/07/2026 3:59:48 PM PST by bigdaddy45
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written by a catty, envious female ...


16 posted on 03/07/2026 4:00:10 PM PST by bankwalker (Feminists, like all Marxists, are ungrateful parasites.)
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To: Alberta's Child

She’s a two-face.


17 posted on 03/07/2026 4:04:25 PM PST by GMThrust
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To: Alberta's Child

I did not recognize her .

Those over blown Kardasha hoe porn star fish lips , bad move .


18 posted on 03/07/2026 4:04:43 PM PST by OldHarbor
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To: Libloather
Looks like she will fit right in.


19 posted on 03/07/2026 4:08:07 PM PST by Pilsner
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To: Libloather
Madogiwa
20 posted on 03/07/2026 4:19:33 PM PST by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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