"Noem's scandal-plagued tenure as secretary was marked by federal immigration crackdowns that created atmospheres of fear in cities around the country and resulted in immigration agents killing two US citizens, Renee Good and Alex Prett, in Minneapolis."
"Of course, Kristi Noem deserved to be fired. But rather than spend energy celebrating this Trump setback, let's recognize that the disaster of today's DHS runs much deeper than the (former) secretary's incompetence and keep stepping up the political pressure."
"Noem, Greg Bovino and Stephen Miller all must be held accountable for terrorizing and endangering the American people, said Gavin Newsom, the California governor who has confirmed that he is considering a 2028 presidential run."
Kristi Noem was replaced as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, becoming the first cabinet official ousted from Trump's second administration. Her tenure was characterized by aggressive federal immigration enforcement that generated fear across cities nationwide. During her time as secretary, immigration agents killed two US citizens, Renee Good and Alex Prett, in Minneapolis. Democrats celebrated her departure while cautioning that systemic DHS problems extend beyond her leadership. Democratic officials emphasized the need for broader accountability, including calls to abolish ICE and hold other officials responsible. Senator Andy Kim announced he would not vote to confirm Trump's replacement pick, Senator Markwayne Mullin, despite previously voting to confirm Noem.
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