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DHS Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin Announces Her Resignation

HeadlineFeb 18, 2026

Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, one of the most vocal supporters of President Trump’s immigration crackdown and deportation campaign, is resigning. The move comes amid intensifying scrutiny over DHS’s use of deadly force and public backlash against President Trump’s deployment of federal agents to Chicago, Minneapolis and other cities nationwide.

Earlier this year, Public Citizen reported that McLaughlin’s husband’s company, The Strategy Group, was granted part of a $220 million contract to run an anti-immigration advertising campaign for DHS. ProPublica also reported last year that McLaughlin’s husband, Ben Yoho, worked on one of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s ads filmed at Mount Rushmore.

This comes as calls grow for Noem’s impeachment and resignation. Following news of McLaughlin’s departure, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on social media, “Another MAGA extremist forced out of DHS. Noem next. Keep the pressure on.”

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