Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan Resigns

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan Resigns

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President Trump announced on Twitter that Kevin Mcaleenan is stepping down as acting secretary of Homeland Security to spend more time with his family and enter the private sector. Trump praised Mcaleenan for his work in reducing border crossings and stated that a new acting secretary would be announced soon. Mcaleenan, who was appointed in April after Kirsten Nielsen's departure, was the fourth person to hold the position under Trump. He faced challenges with the administration's immigration policies and felt he lacked control over the department's public approach. Mcaleenan expressed gratitude for the progress made in border security and thanked the department's staff for their efforts.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What reason did President Trump give for Mcaleenan's departure?

Mcaleenan wanted to spend more time with his family and join the private sector.

Mcaleenan was promoted to a higher position.

Mcaleenan was retiring from public service.

Mcaleenan was moving to a different government department.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How many people served as Homeland Security Secretary before Mcaleenan under President Trump?

Five

Four

Three

Two

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mcaleenan feel he lacked control over during his tenure?

The department's budget

The department's public messaging and tone

The department's staffing decisions

The department's international relations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What progress did Mcaleenan highlight in his statement?

Improving international trade agreements

Expanding the department's workforce

Mitigating border security and humanitarian crisis

Increasing the department's budget

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who did Mcaleenan express gratitude towards in his statement?

International allies

The President and the department's staff

The general public

The media