Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is leaving the administration, President Donald Trump tweeted Friday evening.

"Kevin McAleenan has done an outstanding job as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security. We have worked well together with Border Crossings being way down. Kevin now, after many years in Government, wants to spend more time with his family and go to the private sector.... ....Congratulations Kevin, on a job well done! I will be announcing the new Acting Secretary next week. Many wonderful candidates!”

The move comes amid a rolling leadership shakeup at the department. Six other top department officials have resigned or been pushed out since April, including former Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

This is a developing story and will be updated.


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