Two Republican Senators Break Ranks, Call for Noem's Resignation Over "Amateurish" Leadership at DHS
Two high-ranking GOP senators, Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, have broken party ranks to demand the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing her handling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minneapolis as a prime example of "incompetence".
Tillis, who accused Noem of displaying "amateurish" leadership at DHS, described her actions in Minnesota as "just terrible", suggesting that she should be out of a job. He went on to compare her "thought process" to that of an assistant manager and even took a swipe at Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller, labeling him "incompetent".
Tillis' harsh words for Noem were echoed by Murkowski, who also condemned the Secretary's handling of ICE in Minneapolis as not helpful to the situation. The Alaska senator called on Noem to be accountable for the chaos and tragedy that has unfolded under her watch, stating that she should step down.
In a bizarre response, President Donald Trump lashed out at both senators, labeling them "losers" who are "terrible senators". He also criticized Noem's leadership, saying that one senator is already gone from the party while another "should be gone".
The criticism of Noem comes as DHS faces mounting pressure to address the influx of ICE officers in Minneapolis. The city has seen widespread protests against the presence of these officers, who have been accused of targeting immigrants and communities of color.
Noem's handling of the crisis has sparked intense debate within the party, with many lawmakers calling for greater accountability and transparency from the Secretary. As tensions continue to build, it remains to be seen whether Noem will ultimately step down in response to the mounting pressure.
Two high-ranking GOP senators, Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, have broken party ranks to demand the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing her handling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minneapolis as a prime example of "incompetence".
Tillis, who accused Noem of displaying "amateurish" leadership at DHS, described her actions in Minnesota as "just terrible", suggesting that she should be out of a job. He went on to compare her "thought process" to that of an assistant manager and even took a swipe at Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller, labeling him "incompetent".
Tillis' harsh words for Noem were echoed by Murkowski, who also condemned the Secretary's handling of ICE in Minneapolis as not helpful to the situation. The Alaska senator called on Noem to be accountable for the chaos and tragedy that has unfolded under her watch, stating that she should step down.
In a bizarre response, President Donald Trump lashed out at both senators, labeling them "losers" who are "terrible senators". He also criticized Noem's leadership, saying that one senator is already gone from the party while another "should be gone".
The criticism of Noem comes as DHS faces mounting pressure to address the influx of ICE officers in Minneapolis. The city has seen widespread protests against the presence of these officers, who have been accused of targeting immigrants and communities of color.
Noem's handling of the crisis has sparked intense debate within the party, with many lawmakers calling for greater accountability and transparency from the Secretary. As tensions continue to build, it remains to be seen whether Noem will ultimately step down in response to the mounting pressure.
i was trying to get some ramen and the guy on the phone was all "we dont deliver after midnight" wut even is that? 
i swear, humans are more complicated than immigration laws...
. her inability to address the ICE situation in Minneapolis is just one example of how clueless she is 
. tilis and murkowski are totally on point for calling her out on it 
. i mean, come on, comparing her leadership to an assistant manager? that's just plain rude 
. the party is already turning on her, and trump's response is just ridiculous 
I don't know if Noem will actually quit, but it's def causing some drama... what do u think? Should DHS be run by someone who knows what they're doing? 
OMG ICE officers are like the bumbling duo in Super Troopers 
! Meanwhile, Trump is like the coach yelling at the refs 
"You're a loser, Tillis!" 
Kristi Noem's leadership at DHS has been called into question, and while I don't condone the tone used by some lawmakers, it's hard to deny that her handling of the ICE situation in Minneapolis has been a disaster. 
It's almost as if she was caught off guard, and now she's facing the consequences. The fact that two high-ranking GOP senators have broken ranks to demand her resignation suggests that even within their own party, there's growing dissatisfaction with her leadership style. 
It'll be interesting to see how this plays out and whether Noem will ultimately step down or try to weather the storm. 
I'm so over these backroom politics! Can't they just get along already? 
It's like they're trying to outdo each other in a game of "Who Can Be the Most Divisive." 
It's time to stop the games and get some real results from DHS. We need solutions, not more bickering! 
. The whole thing with the protests and all seems super intense 
. Maybe Noem will take their criticism on board and make some changes, but if not... well, who knows 
. One thing for sure though - it's definitely going to be an interesting few weeks 
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. And Trump's reaction is just wow, being called losers by him isnt gonna scare anyone off 
. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and if she'll actually step down 
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. I mean, come on, two senators are straight up roasting Kristi Noem's leadership at DHS and nobody's even batting an eye? 
. I just hope someone takes responsibility for this chaos because, honestly, it's getting out of hand 
. We need some real leadership around here 
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. But at the same time, it's kinda refreshing to see some high-ranking Republicans speaking out against someone who's clearly not doing their job right? 
about kristi noem's leadership at DHS!!! i mean, her handling of that ice situation in minneapolis was literally so amateurish 
for me. and now trump's getting all salty about it 
! It's great to see some bold moves by those GOP senators, especially when it comes to speaking truth to power 
. I mean, can you blame them for calling out Noem's leadership at DHS? The situation in Minneapolis is seriously concerning, and someone needs to take responsibility for the chaos that's unfolding 
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. The way she handled those ICE officers in Minneapolis was just plain ridiculous 
. The party is already getting anxious about her leadership, and now this news is just adding fuel to the fire 
but i think tillis is being super extra too, like who takes shade at homeland security advisor? and trump just added fuel to the fire 
he's all drama queen 
anyone else thinking that noem should just take the heat for now & figure out how to get her act together?