Trump's Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan is stepping down

• Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is stepping down from his position President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Friday evening.
• Trump said McAleenan had done "an outstanding job" during his tenure and that he wanted to spend "more time with his family and go to the private sector."
• "Congratulations Kevin, on a job well done," Trump said on Twitter.
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Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is stepping down from his position President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Friday evening.

Trump said McAleenan had done "an outstanding job" during his tenure and that he wanted to spend "more time with his family and go to the private sector."

"Congratulations Kevin, on a job well done," Trump said on Twitter.

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Trump added that there were many "wonderful candidates" to replace McAleenan and that he would make an announcement next week.

McAleenan previously served as the Customs and Border Protection's commissioner, a position that required a Senate confirmation, and other roles within the DHS umbrella during former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush's tenures.

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