"She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering," a DHS spokesperson said.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was to the hospital in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, June 17. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to Newsweek, "Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today.

Secretary Kristi Noem felt unwell and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Secret Service vehicles accompanied the ambulance as a safety measure.