Kirstjen Nielsen
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Kirstjen Nielsen has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Pod Save America (Jan 2026). Mentioned in the 'Only Friends' preview as part of an internal blame/infighting anecdote involving Katie Miller and leaks; also relevant to ICE/DHS history.
Kirstjen Michele Nielsen is an American attorney who served as United States secretary of homeland security from 2017 to 2019. She is a former principal White House deputy chief of staff to President Donald Trump and was chief of staff to John F. Kelly during his tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Pod Save America |
| Role | Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security |
| Affiliation | U.S. Department of Homeland Security (former); Trump administration (former) |
Who talks about Kirstjen Nielsen on podcasts?
Kirstjen Nielsen came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Pod Save America.
- Trump BLINKS After Minnesota Stares Him Down on Pod Save America (Jan 2026)