Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported to a hospital in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction.
In a statement obtained by CNN, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering.”
CNN reported that multiple U.S. Secret Service agents were spotted at multiple entrances outside of the D.C. hospital’s emergency room following Noem’s hospitalization on Tuesday.
In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, CNN correspondent Priscilla Alvarez reported that an anonymous source confirmed that Noem was “conscious” at the hospital and that the Department of Homeland Security secretary had “spoken to her security detail.”
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Sharing the video on social media at 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, journalist Nick Sortor tweeted, “I can confirm she went by ambulance about 45 minutes ago, and that ambulance was escorted by multiple Secret Service vehicles.”
“The nature of the emergency is unknown, but she is conscious and has spoken with her security detail,” Sortor added. “Pray for Kristi Noem. We need her.”
Bruce LeVell, who previously served as the executive director of President Donald Trump’s National Diversity Coalition, shared a picture of himself with the Department of Homeland Security secretary on social media and asked for people to pray for Noem’s recovery following her hospitalization on Tuesday.
“My dear friend @Sec_Noem, our fearless Secretary of Homeland Security, was just rushed to the hospital,” LeVell stated. “My heart is with her during this challenging time, but I know her strength and determination will shine through. Please join me in keeping Kristi in your prayers for a swift and full recovery.
“She has been tirelessly spearheading @realDonaldTrump initiative to uphold law and order and utilize ICE to keep our country safe from criminals,” LeVell added. “Let’s stand strong for her, just as she’s stood strong for America.”
