By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, also known as ICE Barbie, has faced scrutiny and criticism for her characterization of the event. Multiple sources indicate that Noem has placed blame on Stephen Miller, the architect of the administration’s immigration policies, for the controversial statements made about Pretti. Miller, in turn, has deflected responsibility, citing information provided by Customs and Border Protection, which falls under Noem’s department. This comes amidst a backdrop of backlash over the shooting, with officials scrambling to control the narrative and defend their actions in the aftermath of the incident.
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ICE Barbie Throws Stephen Miller Under the Bus to Save Her Job. This whole situation is just…fascinating, isn’t it? It seems the dominoes are starting to fall, and the cracks in the foundation of this administration are widening. The core of this seems to be the fallout from the actions of ICE, and now, it appears, the blame game is on.
ICE Barbie, as she’s been dubbed (though, let’s be honest, that’s not exactly a compliment to actual Barbies), seems to be taking a page straight from the Nuremberg trials playbook. “Everything I’ve done, I’ve done at the direction of the president and Stephen,” she reportedly told someone, as relayed to Axios. Classic. The “I was just following orders” defense. It’s a tried-and-untrue method, and a rather pathetic attempt at self-preservation. It is important to note that without the video, a lot of their claims may have stuck and nothing would have changed.
It’s not just about her job, it’s about avoiding legal ramifications down the road. She’s likely smart enough to see the writing on the wall. The leopards, as they say, are hungry, and she’s positioning herself to be the one who got out before the feasting began. It’s hard not to see this as an implosion, a consequence of actions by ordinary citizens.
This maneuver, as some have pointed out, also throws Donald Trump under the bus. She’s implicating him directly, and that’s a bold move, considering how things work in this administration. Maybe she’s calculating that if she can distance herself from the true architects of these policies, she might have a better shot at survival. It’s a “blame the minions” tactic, which may not always work, given the severity of the alleged crimes that are now surfacing.
What’s particularly interesting is the power dynamic at play. According to some reports, Noem is technically Miller’s superior. She’s in a cabinet-level position, reporting directly to the President. Miller, however, is a Deputy Chief of Staff. Yet, her statement seems to indicate he was calling the shots. This all adds a delicious layer of intrigue, doesn’t it? The monsters, as they say, end up eating each other.
The sentiment is very strong here: the people wish that they both end up under a bus. There is a general feeling that both Miller and Noem are equally culpable. This is a situation where many hope they both go down. The frustration is palpable, with many viewing them as “evil, horrible, terrible excuses for human beings who enjoy promoting suffering.”
Ultimately, it highlights their incompetence. They made these decisions under direction and should take responsibility. It does not excuse it. This strategy, though, isn’t necessarily about saving her job; it’s about dodging future legal issues. She knows her time is almost up and realizes they will feed her to the leopards.
This backstabbing is probably the best-case scenario. It will only get worse once Trump is out of the picture. She might have a chance to not be included in his pardons. Icing on the cake. And it seems there is some optimism in this, as a way to remove the more brutal immigration nonsense.