President Donald Trump said she is leaving her position in the administration and thanked Nielsen for her service.
He said Kevin McAleenan, the current Customs and Border protection commissioner, will serve as acting Homeland Security secretary.Nielsen was a protege of former White House chief of staff John Kelly, who stepped down in frustration over his inability to bring discipline to Trump's chaotic administration.
Nielsen had reportedly considered resigning last year after Trump criticized her in front of the Cabinet, accusing her of failing to secure the country's borders. She also faced heated criticism from Democrats for defending the administration's policy of separating immigrant families who arrive at the border. Democrats had called for resignation last year.
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