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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Kristi Noem accused of going ‘rogue’ and posting fake press release

  • Kristi Noem has been accused of posting an unauthorized State Department press release online claiming her special envoy role was always a six-month appointment.
  • A source familiar with the State Department reported that Noem went rogue and created a fake letterhead after her time with the Shield of the Americas security initiative ended.
  • The Department of State confirmed Noem's role as special envoy ended last week, but noted she will continue serving as a senior adviser.
  • Noem was previously removed as Homeland Security secretary in March following intense backlash over her handling of Donald Trump 's aggressive immigration crackdown.
  • The press release controversy follows multiple recent scandals for Noem, including a reported Department of Justice probe into her advisor Corey Lewandowski .

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