Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday was taken by ambulance to a Washington, D.C., area hospital.
“Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.
CNN reports numerous Secret Service agents are posted at entrances of the hospital where Noem was admitted.
It is immediately unclear what caused Noem’s purported allergic reaction.
What People Are Saying
Trump ally Bruce Levell on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday: “My dear friend @Sec_Noem, our fearless Secretary of Homeland Security, was just rushed to the hospital. My heart is with her during this challenging time, but I know her strength and determination will shine through. Please join me in keeping Kristi in your prayers for a swift and full recovery. She has been tirelessly spearheading @realDonaldTrump initiative to uphold law and order and utilize ICE to keep our country safe from criminals. Let’s stand strong for her, just as she’s stood strong for America.”
Nick Sortor, who co-hosts The Roundtable Show podcast, posted to X on Tuesday: ” #BREAKING: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has been rushed to the hospital in DC I can confirm she went by ambulance about 45 minutes ago, and that ambulance was escorted by multiple Secret Service vehicles The nature of the emergency is unknown, but she is conscious and has spoken with her security detail. Pray for Kristi Noem. We need her.”
Noem, on X after the L.A. news conference with Padilla this month: “After he interrupted our press conference with law enforcement, I met with Senator Padilla for 15 minutes. We probably disagree on 90% of the topics but we agreed to exchange phone numbers and we will continue to talk—that is the way it should be in this country. I wish he would’ve acted that way in the beginning rather than creating a scene.”
It is immediately unknown when Noem will be released from the hospital.
