Troy Edgar, Noem's No. 2, returns as DHS deputy secretary

Source: Politico

04/13/2026 04:25 PM EDT


Troy Edgar, who served as former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s deputy secretary, has returned to the agency in the same role, according to two administration officials and two other people close to the administration, all granted anonymity to discuss personnel matters.

In December, Edgar appeared to leave the department and President Donald Trump announced he was nominating him to serve as ambassador to El Salvador. He had a hearing in early March, but on Monday, the White House withdrew that nomination.

When the president ousted Noem last month, Edgar came back to DHS headquarters, said the administration official. And on internal documents — as well as the public DHS leadership page — Edgar is listed again in the deputy secretary position in recent days, the administration official said. The DHS website was updated last week.

After this story first published, DHS confirmed Edgar’s return to the post. DHS spokesperson Lauren Bis said DHS is “fortunate to have” Edgar continue in the role, adding that he brings “valuable knowledge” including from his time as DHS’ chief financial officer during the president’s first term. And in a separate statement, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Edgar is a “valuable player in the department’s efforts to make America safe again.”

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