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Politics · October 16, 2026

Trump Ally, Paolo Zampolli, Leaves State Department

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The U.S. State Department confirmed that Kristi Noem is no longer serving as the special envoy for the 'Shield of the Americas' security initiative. Her envoy designation expired in September, just before the United Nations General Assembly. However, officials clarified that Noem remains in the administration as a senior advisor to Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, where she continues to manage the Shield of the Americas portfolio. Noem moved to the envoy role in March after being replaced as Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Kristi Noem is no longer the special envoy for the Shield of the Americas.
  • Noem's envoy status expired in September 2026 before the UN General Assembly.
  • Noem is currently a senior advisor to Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
  • She continues to work on the Shield of the Americas portfolio in her new capacity.
  • The Shield of the Americas is a coalition focused on economic and security cooperation in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Noem was appointed to the envoy role in March after leaving the DHS secretary position.

Reported by only some outlets

  • President Trump publicly thanked Noem for her work during a recent gathering of regional leaders.
  • Noem's removal from DHS occurred amid scrutiny of her management and the influence of advisor Corey Lewandowski.
  • Corey Lewandowski appeared in photographs during Noem's March tour of Latin America despite having no formal State Department role.

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