US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen would be stepping down.

“US Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen will be leaving her position, and I would like to thank her for her service,” he tweeted.

“I am pleased to announce that Kevin McAleenan, the current U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, will become Acting Secretary for @DHSgov. I have confidence that Kevin will do a great job!” added the President.


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