Trump immigration crackdown’s most visible defender, Tricia McLaughlin, to leave DHS amid mounting scrutiny

Tricia McLaughlin, a key defender of Trump’s immigration policies, is leaving her role as DHS spokeswoman after a high-profile tenure during a contentious period. Her departure comes amid a DHS funding standoff and rising public disapproval of Trump’s immigration policies. Katie Zacharia, a former Treasury official and Fox News commentator, is expected to replace McLaughlin.