Last night, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was rushed by ambulance to a DC-area hospital. As the public face of ICE, Noem is one of the highest-profile Trump appointees, and there was instantly huge interest in what happened to her.
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin rapidly stepped in to try and stop any rumor-mongering, releasing a statement that claimed: “Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering.” CNN later confirmed the hospital she’s in is under Secret Service protection, with multiple agents covering each entrance.
