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Event Overview
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalized on June 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C., after experiencing an allergic reaction. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the incident, stating Noem was taken to the hospital 'out of an abundance of caution' and is 'alert and recovering.' No details about the reaction were disclosed. Noem, a controversial figure overseeing aggressive immigration policies, was hospitalized amid tensions over ICE raids and protests in Los Angeles and other cities.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Hospitalized After Allergic Reaction
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported by ambulance to a Washington, D.C., hospital on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, following an allergic reaction. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the incident, stating that Noem was taken to the hospital "out of an abundance of caution" and is "alert and recovering." DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin provided the update, though no further details about the nature of the allergic reaction were disclosed. CNN reported observing Secret Service agents stationed at the hospital entrances during Noem's admission.
Noem, 53, has been a prominent figure in the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies since her confirmation as DHS secretary in January 2025. She has overseen the execution of mass deportation campaigns and the deployment of military forces to quell protests, including the recent unrest in Los Angeles over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. Her tenure has been marked by controversy, including a leaked letter requesting military intervention in Los Angeles protests, which critics labeled as a "grave escalation" and an overreach of federal authority.
Noem's hospitalization comes amid heightened tensions between the Trump administration and California Governor Gavin Newsom over the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles. The protests, which began on June 7, 2025, were sparked by ICE raids that resulted in over 40 arrests. The demonstrations have since spread to other cities, including New York and San Francisco, with clashes between protesters and law enforcement leading to numerous arrests and injuries.
Noem has also faced scrutiny for her role in dismantling Biden-era immigration policies and her public clashes with Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Alex Padilla, who was forcibly removed from a press conference she held in Los Angeles. Her hospitalization adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing political and social turmoil surrounding immigration enforcement in the U.S.