Claire Grady’s imminent resignation, announced Tuesday night by outgoing Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, paves the way for President Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin McAleenan to lead DHS in an acting capacity. Following Nielsen’s forced resignation Sunday night, Grady was statutorily next in line to become acting secretary.
“Acting Deputy Secretary Claire Grady has offered the President her resignation, effective tomorrow. For the last two years, Claire has served @DHSgov w excellence and distinction. She has been an invaluable asset to DHS — a steady force and a knowledgeable voice,” Nielsen tweeted.
With Grady’s departure, DHS is redoing its succession plan, according to a department official who expects Transportation Security Administration Administrator David Pekoske to be named acting deputy secretary. The official expects the new succession order to be determined by Wednesday.
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