On the other hand, Trump tweeted that McAleenan is leaving the Department to spend more time with his family and he is going to the private sector. The President also praised him for a “job well done” and stated that he will announce the next DHS Acting Secretary next week.
….Congratulations Kevin, on a job well done! I will be announcing the new Acting Secretary next week. Many wonderful candidates!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 11, 2019
Trump appointed McAleenan when he asked for DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation earlier this year. He served as Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before assuming his role as Acting DHS Secretary.
