Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported to a hospital in the Washington, DC, area by ambulance on Tuesday.
Noem, 53, has been the center of leftist protests over her intense crackdown on illegal immigration.
Noem had an allergic reaction and was taken for treatment out of an abundance of caution.
HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM HOSPITALIZED:
Attributable to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:“Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering.”
— Allison Papson (@AllisonPapson) June 17, 2025
“Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to Fox News. “She is alert and recovering.”
BREAKING: 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 Spokesperson https://t.co/l0I0KwCX94
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 17, 2025
She is reportedly conscious and has spoken to her security detail in the hospital.
BREAKING: HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported to a hospital in D.C. area earlier today.
She was conscious when taken by ambulance.
The specific reason for her hospitalization has not been… pic.twitter.com/yKHbMqWkHO
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 17, 2025
According to independent journalist Nick Sortor, Noem’s ambulance was escorted by multiple Secret Service vehicles.
#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… pic.twitter.com/0m4BASpm5X
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 17, 2025
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… pic.twitter.com/SHnLhs6gdX
— Bruce LeVell (@Bruce_LeVell) June 17, 2025
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