Federal Emergency Management Agency staff have been hoping for months to hear the news that landed Thursday afternoon: President Donald Trump is removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from her post.
Trump’s pick to replace Noem at the Department of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, drew shrugs internally from staff, who were rejoicing Noem’s departure.
“Anyone is better than that dog murderer,” said one longtime FEMA employee, who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation.