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Kirstjen Michele Nielsen (/ ˈ k ɪər s t ən /; born May 14, 1972) is an American attorney who served as United States Secretary of Homeland Security from 2017 to 2019. She is a former principal White House deputy chief of staff to President Donald Trump , and was chief of staff to John F. Kelly during his tenure as Secretary of Homeland ...
Apr 7, 2019 · April 7, 2019. WASHINGTON — Kirstjen Nielsen, the homeland security secretary, resigned on Sunday after meeting with President Trump, ending a tumultuous tenure in charge of the border security...
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Apr 22, 2022 · Learn about Kirstjen Nielsen's career and achievements as the sixth Secretary of Homeland Security from 2017 to 2019 and as White House Deputy Chief of Staff. Find out her roles and responsibilities in homeland security policy, preparedness, and response.
Mar 1, 2018 · Since its creation, in 2002, the Department of Homeland Security has had six heads: two governors, a federal judge, the top lawyer at the Department of Defense, a four-star general, and Kirstjen...
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Apr 8, 2019 · Ms Nielsen, who enforced some of President Trump's border policies, quit after facing pressure from the president. She was replaced by Kevin McAleenan, the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, who has faced criticism for his role in family separation.
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Oct 22, 2019 · The former Homeland Security secretary said she does not regret enforcing the law that led to migrant children being separated from their families, but regrets the lack of coordination to reunite them. Her appearance at FORTUNE's Most Powerful Women Summit sparked controversy and criticism.
Mar 6, 2019 · Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testified before the House Homeland Security Committee, where she was grilled about the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies...