Kristi Noem is out as secretary of Homeland Security.

President Donald Trump fired her today after growing criticism of her handling of the job and her answers during congressional hearings.

The president says he'll make her a special envoy for the shields of the Americas, a new security initiative focused on the Western Hemisphere.

Now, I was in Kentucky back in February of 2025 to tour a flooded areas of eastern Kentucky and to meet with Governor Andy Beshear.

Kentucky's federal delegation is reacting to the news.

Congressman James Comber of Kentucky's first district was asked about the president's decision on The Scott Jennings Show.

I've known Christy for a long time, ever since I've been in Congress.

You know, it's, I also did not support the president's decision.

I think Mark Twain will.

We'll do a tremendous job in that position if that's what he wants to do.

And hopefully we can, you know, get some get some stability involved.

Because if you look at all the great things President Trump's accomplished, securing the border and making our country safe internally, the homeland, that is great.

So that's what the focus of homeland Security needs to be about.

The president's accomplish.

It's not about, you know, whether the secretary spent too much money or her personal life or anything like that.

Congressman Morgan McGarvey of Kentucky's third district, a Democrat, shared his thoughts on social media.

His post simply read, quote, good riddance.

Now do something with Texas, referring to Pete Hegseth, the current U.S.

Secretary of Defense.