Top DHS Official McLaughlin Resigns in the Wake of Corruption Concerns
February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Top DHS Official McLaughlin Resigns in the Wake of Corruption Concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Facing massive criticism, including allegations of self-dealing for her role in her husband's contract with her agency, today Tricia McLaughlin, the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security, resigned.
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Top DHS Official McLaughlin Resigns in the Wake of Corruption Concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Facing massive criticism, including allegations of self-dealing for her role in her husband's contract with her agency, today Tricia McLaughlin, the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security, resigned.