Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday was transported to a local hospital in Washington, D.C. after suffering an allergic reaction.

Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the hospitalization in a comment shared with Just The News, stating that the secretary was alert and recovering from the allergy. It is not clear what caused the reaction.

“Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today," McLaughlin said. "She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering.”

This story is developing and will be updated.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.