Trump is preparing to remove Kirstjen Nielsen as Homeland Security secretary, aides say

[Mrs. Overall]

Source: Washington Post

President Trump has decided to remove Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, and her departure from the administration is likely to occur in the coming weeks, if not sooner, according to five current and former White House officials.

Trump canceled a planned trip with Nielsen this week to visit U.S. troops at the border in South Texas and told aides over the weekend he wants her out as soon as possible, these officials said. The president has grumbled for months about what he views as Nielsen’s lackluster performance on immigration enforcement and is believed to be looking for a replacement who will implement his policy ideas with more alacrity.

The announcement could come as soon as this week, three of these officials said.

Trump has changed his mind on key personnel decisions before, and Chief of Staff John F. Kelly is fighting Nielsen’s pending dismissal and attempting to postpone it, aides say. But Kelly’s future in the administration also is shaky, according to three White House officials.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-is-preparing-to-remove-kirstjen-nielsen-as-homeland-security-secretary-aides-say/2018/11/12/77111496-e6b0-11e8-bbdb-72fdbf9d4fed_story.html?utm_term=.22a44986c7ec

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Well, she sucks, but he'll replace her with someone who sucks even worse.

[dalton99a]

2. Nielsen is not cruel enough for Steven Miller

[appalachiablue]

10. +1. Villian

(R- Amber Rudd, Conservative Party, UK Home Secretary)

[Judi Lynn]

21. Good one! n/t

[dchill]

3. He doesn't want a Secretary of Homeland Security...

He wants a Facilitator of Trumpland Security.

[AlexSFCA]

4. she needs to be investigated for gross negligence

she has committed human rights violations.

[Bfd]

6. Yup. Indict her & she'll start talking. Then get Miller & Trump for the same

[iluvtennis]

5. Wonder why?? She kissed his hand (nice word) and bowed down to him the entire time.

[woodsprite]

9. Maybe she advised against violation

Of the Posse Comitatus Act, the Insurrection Act of 1807, or institution of martial law. Hell, his next pick is probably Prince.

[sandensea]

12. +1

Whatever else can be said about the bleach-blond DHS secretary, she probably wasn't too keen on the president-for-life idea.

That, to Cheeto, is grounds for dismissal.

[LudwigPastorius]

7. Separating babies from their mothers and throwing kids in cages wasn't enough for Trump.

He wants a fully militarized border (that probably includes a 'shoot to kill' directive for anyone attempting an illegal crossing).

[vlyons]

8. I never really realized just how mean and vengeful Trump is

I always knew that he was stupid, venal, duplicitous. But I thought his cozying up to he RWNJs was just being an opportunist to say and do whatever without actually believing all that bullshit. But now, I see more clearly. He is mean and vengeful. Delights in hurting others. Nurtures ill-will in his heart. A small evil man smelling of sulphur and brimstone.

[iluvtennis]

11. +++ agree

[LudwigPastorius]

16. Hell, Trump is so petty...

he could be firing her just to spite John Kelly. Nielsen used to be his chief of staff.

Maybe Kelly said something to Trump he didn't like (...like, you really should go to Arlington cemetery on Veteran's Day, Mr. President)

[Roadside Attraction]

13. A few thoughts

Trump is an evil, mean, vengeful sonofabitch . . . and that's giving him credit he doesn't deserve.

Nielsen will be replaced by a hate-filled bigoted asshole -- that sheriff from Wisconsin comes to mind; maybe Stephen Miller; but whoever it is, it will be a a Trump clone who will focus on the wall, the caravan, and other bullshit.

[Mr.Bill]

14. Another career thrown on the trash heap.

And rightfully so. I just can't believe our government was so full of people stupid enough to follow this path.

[bullwinkle428]

15. Hoping for the chance to terrorize infants and toddlers in the private sector?

[Johnyawl]

17. Miller & Bolton are pushing the "moderates" out

Mattis is likely gone, if Nielsen goes you know he's planning on getting rid of Kelly. Miller, Bolton and Pompeo will be the inner circle and they're gonna gin up a war, either Iran or Venezuela, and time it so they can have a victory parade during the 2020 campaign.

And Putin will sit off to the side with that little smirk on his face while we bleed our lives, our money and our international prestige.

[Jamaal510]

18. That didn't last long. nt

[SunSeeker]

19. She didn't put enough babies in cages for Trump's liking.

But Kelly sure seems to always have her back. Wonder why...

[Judi Lynn]

20. G'Bye, Kirstjen!

[Bengus81]

22. She probably told Trump it would be a bad idea just to GUN down any of the "invasion"

that would actually come walking up to the US border after walking 2000 miles. Well...out you GO.

[duforsure]

23. And his White House advisor's (family members)

Help him corrupt the system, and are awaiting indictments?