Kristi Noem, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, was rushed by ambulance to a Washington, D.C. hospital on June 17 after an allergic reaction
DHS officials emphasize the hospitalization was precautionary. Noem is reported to be
alert, conscious, and recovering
Multiple Secret Service agents were stationed outside the hospital as a security measure during her stay
Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed Noem suffered an acute allergic reaction—not a chronic condition or major illness
Even within the ER, she was reportedly awake and speaking fluently with hospital staff and security teams
Despite the scare, Noem is expected to appear at a scheduled press conference in New York to discuss TSA and REAL ID initiatives
Once South Dakota’s governor, Noem is now a top Trump‑chosen cabinet figure, deeply involved in deportation and immigration enforcement strategies
Social media and news feeds are buzzing—some critics highlight her hectic schedule with ICE activity just days before hospitalization .