U.S. DHS Secretary Nielsen resigns

The US Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, who enforced some of President Donald Trump’s controversial border policies, has resigned.

Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan – a very competent Customs Leader who I have met many times – will replace her temporarily.

Ms. Nielsen was responsible for the proposed border wall with Mexico and the separation of migrant families.

Her resignation came after the president indicated he wanted to follow a “tougher” immigration policy.