What is Kristi Noem’s new job after being fired as DHS secretary? | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAriana BaioThursday 05 March 2026 23:38 GMTKristi Noem fired by President TrumpPresident Donald Trump launched The Shield of the Americas, a new initiative designed to stop mass migration to the U.S. and thwart drug cartels.Kristi Noem, the outgoing Secretary of Homeland Security, has been appointed as “Special Envoy” to The Shield of the Americas.The first summit for this initiative will be held Saturday in Miami, Florida, bringing together allied leaders from Latin American countries such as Argentina and El Salvador.The summit aims to promote freedom, security and prosperity in the region, including partnering with 12 attending countries to address criminal narcoterrorist gangs and counter illegal migration.The initiative supports Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine,' which seeks to restore U.S. preeminence in the Western Hemisphere, though several key Latin American leaders are not attending.In fullWhat is ‘The Shield of the Americas’ that Kristi Noem will serve as envoy to?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in