DHS Secretary Kristi Noem hospitalized in Washington: updates on her condition
18 june 2025 в 19:37
Christie Noem, the current Minister of National Security, was hospitalized in Washington, D.C. in June 2025. The news was first reported by CNN and caused national concern regarding the Republican. Below you will find updates on Noem’s health condition and learn why she was taken to the hospital.
Noem was suddenly hospitalized on June 17, 2025, causing widespread concern about the Minister of National Security. The day before, the Republican visited a biohazard laboratory in Maryland with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. However, there is no connection between the visit to the laboratory by the Secretary and her hospitalization.
According to DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, Noem «had an allergic reaction today. She was taken to the hospital as a precaution».
«She is conscious and recovering», - McLaughlin added about Noem’s condition. At the time of publication, it is still unclear what exactly caused her allergic reaction.
Noem’s health condition seems to be good. Earlier, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Noem was asked about her approach to managing the pandemic in South Dakota when she was governor.
«In South Dakota, we took this virus very seriously. But what I did was tell my people the truth», - Noem told Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation in February 2021. «I gave them personal responsibility for decisions about the public health of their families, but also gave them the flexibility they needed to keep their businesses running, take care of their employees and customers. So, you know, I really believe that as this virus spread across the country, people needed that flexibility, and South Dakota is doing well. We had tragic situations, but I know that respecting them in my role, in the powers I have as governor, was incredibly helpful in helping our state overcome this difficult period».
At that time, Noem faced criticism for a less strict approach compared to other states that imposed closures to prevent the spread of the virus. She defended her decision, stating: «We took this virus very seriously, but I also allowed them to look at the local level for the best actions to protect their health, but also to preserve their businesses and protect the economy they were dealing with»
Noem was suddenly hospitalized on June 17, 2025, causing widespread concern about the Minister of National Security. The day before, the Republican visited a biohazard laboratory in Maryland with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. However, there is no connection between the visit to the laboratory by the Secretary and her hospitalization.
According to DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, Noem «had an allergic reaction today. She was taken to the hospital as a precaution».
«She is conscious and recovering», - McLaughlin added about Noem’s condition. At the time of publication, it is still unclear what exactly caused her allergic reaction.
Noem’s health condition seems to be good. Earlier, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Noem was asked about her approach to managing the pandemic in South Dakota when she was governor.
«In South Dakota, we took this virus very seriously. But what I did was tell my people the truth», - Noem told Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation in February 2021. «I gave them personal responsibility for decisions about the public health of their families, but also gave them the flexibility they needed to keep their businesses running, take care of their employees and customers. So, you know, I really believe that as this virus spread across the country, people needed that flexibility, and South Dakota is doing well. We had tragic situations, but I know that respecting them in my role, in the powers I have as governor, was incredibly helpful in helping our state overcome this difficult period».
At that time, Noem faced criticism for a less strict approach compared to other states that imposed closures to prevent the spread of the virus. She defended her decision, stating: «We took this virus very seriously, but I also allowed them to look at the local level for the best actions to protect their health, but also to preserve their businesses and protect the economy they were dealing with»
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