Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Hospitalized After Allergic Reaction
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was taken to a Washington DC hospital on June 17 2025 after an allergic reaction She’s alert recovering and the incident led to postponement of a scheduled press conference
Washington DC June 17 2025 – US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem 53 was hospitalized Monday evening following an allergic reaction according to multiple official sources AP News CBS News NY Post .
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Taken by Ambulance
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that Secretary Noem was transported to a Washington DC hospital via ambulance out of an abundance of caution Noem herself requested the medical attention and is currently alert and in stable condition Politico Daily Beast .
Allergic Reaction Under Investigation
Officials have yet to determine what triggered the allergic episode DHS has not released specific medical details but assured the public that Noem is recovering well .
Security Presence at Hospital
Secret Service agents were stationed outside the emergency room during her stay underscoring the administration’s security measures surrounding the incident Daily Beast NY Post .
Press Conference Postponed
A press conference originally scheduled for June 18 in New York where Noem was to address the nationwide rollout of TSA’s REAL ID program has been postponed due to her hospitalization WSJ Times of India .
Background and Role
Kristi Noem was appointed Secretary of Homeland Security by President Donald Trump and confirmed in January 2025 Prior to this role she served as a two term governor of South Dakota and a US congresswoman Her tenure has been marked by a strong stance on immigration enforcement often accompanying ICE on operations CBS News ABC News .
Recent Controversy
Last week Noem drew public criticism when Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a DHS event in Los Angeles adding tension to an already polarized political landscape .