Kristi Noem's troubles have reached a boiling point. Dubbed "ICE Barbie" by critics, she has also faced public backlash after shooting her own dog. As the head of President Donald Trump's embattled Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Noem is tasked with overseeing an immigration crackdown that has brought chaos to cities like Minneapolis.
While some lawmakers, including Republicans, have begun calling for her ouster, it remains to be seen whether this will actually happen and what impact it would have on the administration's deportation policies. Ben Terris, a Washington correspondent for New York magazine, published a profile of Noem last September that shed light on her management style and the culture at DHS.
Under Noem's leadership, DHS has adopted more aggressive tactics, launched militarized operations in US cities, and increased deportations. However, within the administration and Republican Party, there may be an appetite for a drawdown following the shooting death of Alex Pretti. Terris notes that Congress passed a bill last summer with funding for DHS and specifically for deportations, which has enabled the agency to build up an army to carry out Trump's immigration agenda.
Noem's role is largely to hit deportation numbers and sell the president's agenda on TV. Her management style can be described as Trump-like, often swayed by the last person to have her ear and willing to make decisions based on ambition. Many of her former colleagues, including South Dakota Republicans, were eager to badmouth her, which Terris attributes to their relative isolation from Washington.
However, Democrats are calling for Trump to fire Noem and threaten to impeach her. Given Terris' reporting on the culture at DHS, it's unclear what would happen if she were removed. The agency's recent missteps and abuses may continue regardless of leadership changes.
In a related development, Terris also explored Trump's health, including the bruise on his hand that he attributed to daily aspirin use and vigorous hand-shaking. While Trump and his doctors claim this is the cause, Terris remains skeptical, describing it as "pretty Trumpy."
While some lawmakers, including Republicans, have begun calling for her ouster, it remains to be seen whether this will actually happen and what impact it would have on the administration's deportation policies. Ben Terris, a Washington correspondent for New York magazine, published a profile of Noem last September that shed light on her management style and the culture at DHS.
Under Noem's leadership, DHS has adopted more aggressive tactics, launched militarized operations in US cities, and increased deportations. However, within the administration and Republican Party, there may be an appetite for a drawdown following the shooting death of Alex Pretti. Terris notes that Congress passed a bill last summer with funding for DHS and specifically for deportations, which has enabled the agency to build up an army to carry out Trump's immigration agenda.
Noem's role is largely to hit deportation numbers and sell the president's agenda on TV. Her management style can be described as Trump-like, often swayed by the last person to have her ear and willing to make decisions based on ambition. Many of her former colleagues, including South Dakota Republicans, were eager to badmouth her, which Terris attributes to their relative isolation from Washington.
However, Democrats are calling for Trump to fire Noem and threaten to impeach her. Given Terris' reporting on the culture at DHS, it's unclear what would happen if she were removed. The agency's recent missteps and abuses may continue regardless of leadership changes.
In a related development, Terris also explored Trump's health, including the bruise on his hand that he attributed to daily aspirin use and vigorous hand-shaking. While Trump and his doctors claim this is the cause, Terris remains skeptical, describing it as "pretty Trumpy."
I think Noem's troubles are gonna be a real challenge for her. I mean, shooting her own dog? That's some weird stuff right there 
. And now she's under fire from both sides - Republicans are mad at her for being too aggressive on immigration and Democrats are like "get her outta here" 
. But honestly, what's the real impact gonna be if she gets fired? Is DHS just gonna magically start doing things right? 
I think we need to see more concrete evidence before we can make any judgments about what's really going on. And btw, what's with Trump's bruise? 
Was he trying out for a WWE match or something? 
What's good for one day can be bad the next, right? And don't even get me started on the whole health thing with Trump - "aspirin use and vigorous hand-shaking"... 
. She's taking a lot of flak from both sides, and honestly, she just seems like a pawn in a bigger game 
. I mean, she's got her hands full trying to run DHS on Trump's watch, and it's clear that guy's got some major issues 
. But at the same time, can't we be a bit more nuanced here? She's not just "ICE Barbie" - she's a politician trying to do her job in a really tough environment 
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It's pretty suspicious if you ask me. But no, instead we're all just talking about Noem and her alleged "Trump-like" management style 
. I mean, she's not a politician, she's just a public servant 
. And yeah, maybe shooting her own dog wasn't the best move 
, but it's hard to say if that'll actually happen 
. I think Noem has been effective in getting things done, even if some of the methods are questionable 
. And let's be real, Trump's agenda is a big part of why she's there in the first place 
and not just focus on Noem or Trump being 'bad' 
, but sometimes you need to take a step back and look at the actual issues 
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I mean, that's some next-level drama! But for real though, has anyone seen Kristi Noem's Twitter game lately? Like, she's trying to be the queen of immigration enforcement but keeps getting roasted by lawmakers and critics alike. And let's not forget her "ambition is key" approach to management... sounds like a certain someone I know 
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This just seems like a bunch of nonsense if you ask me.
. sounds like drama to me. i want to see proof before i start calling for her head. and what's with the "ice barbie" nickname? who came up with that? it seems like a personal attack rather than a legitimate criticism. 
. I mean, come on, shooting your own dog? That's just heartbreaking 
. We need leaders who care about people, not just chasing deportation numbers 
. It's time for some accountability & change at DHS! 
. They've got too much momentum behind them and Congress has already passed that bill with funding for deportations 
I'm not surprised to see Kristi Noem's troubles escalating, given her rather... let's say, aggressive approach to immigration enforcement 
. But hey, at least he's consistent in his unpredictability 
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. it's like she's more interested in being a reality tv star than actually running the department 
. anyone else think that if trump fires her, he'll just replace her with someone who is equally bad? 
but you know what the craziest part is? some ppl are actually thinking of getting rid of her... yeah right, good luck with that 
. She's just trying to make a name for herself and serve her own ambition, but it's causing chaos everywhere else 
. And now Trump is all over the news with his weird bruise 
... it's just getting too much 
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A bruise on his hand that he claims is from aspirin use and vigorous hand-shaking? Yeah, I'm not buying it 
. Anyway, the more I hear about Noem and Trump, the more I feel like we're living in a reality TV show where the stakes are way too high 
. maybe it's just a case of who's got the power and influence in that administration? 