Washington, Oct 13 (TIWN) US Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan has stepped down from his post, President Donald Trump has announced.

Trump said McAleenan wanted to spend more time with his family and go to the private sector.  “Congratulations Kevin, on a job well done!” Trump tweeted.  In a statement, McAleenan thanked the president “for the opportunity to serve alongside the men and women of the Department of Homeland Security,” adding that the department has “made tremendous progress mitigating the border security and humanitarian crisis we faced this year”.  McAleenan’s departure creates yet another top-level vacancy in Trump’s cabinet in the department responsible not only for immigration enforcement but also for helping states secure elections.