PHOTO RELEASE: Troy Edgar Sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security  

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – This weekend, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem ceremoniously sworn-in Troy Edgar as the Deputy Secretary of DHS. Deputy Secretary Edgar was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday, March 7th, in a bipartisan vote.  

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem swears-in the Deputy Secretary of DHS Troy Edgar at DHS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., March 8, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour) | View Original

“It is an honor to return to the Department,” said Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar. “I look forward to working alongside Secretary Noem and the dedicated men and women of DHS in our critical mission to keep Americans safe.” 

Troy Edgar is sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security | View Original

Troy Edgar previously served during President Trump’s first term as Chief Financial Officer and Associate Deputy Under Secretary for Management at the Department of Homeland Security. In that role, he oversaw financial policy, modernization efforts, and the Department’s $90 billion budget, ensuring funding for critical immigration policies and border wall construction.