Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Rushed to D.C. Hospital by Ambulance

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was rushed to a Washington, D.C. hospital by ambulance Tuesday.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin tells TMZ … Noem had an allergic reaction today, and was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution.

We’re told Noem is alert and recovering — so that’s a good sign.

This comes a week after a chaotic moment during a press briefing in Los Angeles, following the activation of National Guard and Marine troops in response to protests against ICE raids targeting undocumented immigrants — when U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) walked in and tried to ask her a question … and got cuffed and detained on the spot.

DHS later confirmed Noem met with Padilla for 15 minutes after his brief detainment.