Meet the woman set to lead Homeland Security
Washington veteran Elaine Duke is set to temporarily take the helm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following a dramatic shakeup up at the White House this week.
A DHS spokesperson confirmed Friday evening that Duke, who currently serves as Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly's deputy, would become acting secretary starting Monday when the agency’s current chief steps aside to take on a role at the White House.
President Trump abruptly announced Friday evening on Twitter that the current DHS secretary would be replacing Reince Priebus as chief of staff as part of a major staff shakeup.
Trump spoke briefly to reporters to explain his decision, calling Kelly a "star" in his administration. Kelly, who previously led U.S. Southern Command, praised DHS employees for their "exceptional work" in a statement on his decision to accept the White House position.
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