United States Secretary of Homeland Security

The United States Secretary of Homeland Security is the head of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the body concerned with protecting the American homeland and the safety of American citizens. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet. The position was created following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
List of Secretaries of Homeland Security.
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 James Loy served as acting secretary in his capacity as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.
 Rand Beers served as acting secretary in his capacity as confirmed Undersecretary of Homeland Security for National Protection and Programs and Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security; Beers was the highest ranking Senate-approved presidential appointee at the Department of Homeland Security.
 Elaine Duke served as acting secretary in her capacity as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.
 Kevin McAleenan served as acting secretary in his capacity as Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. His tenure was ruled unlawful.
 Chad Wolf served as acting secretary in his capacity as Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans. His tenure was ruled unlawful.
 Peter Gaynor served as acting secretary in his capacity as Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator.
 David Pekoske served as acting secretary in his capacity as Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration