"Noem had deemed Alex Pretti, who was killed by DHS agents in Minneapolis in January, a domestic terrorist immediately after the incident. But video emerged showing that Pretti was not being aggressive toward officers before they shot him in the back. Ingraham also pointed out that Noem spent $220 million on a DHS television ad featuring herself on a horse."
"During her testimony, Noem was also asked about a long-rumored affair she has allegedly been having with Corey Lewandowski, who served as a special government employee at DHS. Noem, who was under oath, refused to answer the question, which she dodged by calling it tabloid garbage."
"Well, because I think the president is reluctant to let people go, and especially on his singular issue, he said. So, I think the advertisement piece we heard yesterday is also what tipped the president over. She was on thin ice after Minnesota."
President Trump removed Kristi Noem from her position as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, with Sen. Markwayne Mullin nominated as her replacement. Noem faced multiple controversies including labeling Alex Pretti a domestic terrorist after DHS agents killed him in Minneapolis, despite video evidence showing he was not aggressive. She also authorized a $220 million DHS television advertisement featuring herself on a horse, which Trump later claimed he did not approve despite her congressional testimony stating otherwise. During congressional testimony, Noem refused to answer questions about an alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski, a special government employee at DHS. Fox News host Laura Ingraham questioned why Trump had not removed Noem sooner given the mounting negative publicity.
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