Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was taken to a Washington, D.C., hospital by ambulance Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction, according to a spokeswoman. Noem, age 53, has since been discharged,

A spokesperson for the Homeland Security Department says Secretary Kristi Noem was taken to a hospital to treat an allergic reaction but is “alert and recovering.”

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was rushed to a D.C. hospital by ambulance after experiencing what officials said was an allergic reaction.