Noem Taken to D.C.-Area Hospital Via Ambulance After Allergic Reaction

“She is alert and recovering,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told NOTUS in a statement.

Kristi Noem
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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was taken to a Washington, D.C.-area hospital via ambulance Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to NOTUS.

“Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.

CNN first reported that Noem was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.