Noem’s Claim of Equal Law Enforcement Under Trump is False, Critics Say
During a CNN interview, Kristi Noem defended the actions of an ICE agent who fatally shot Renée Nicole Good, echoing the Trump administration’s stance on enforcing laws. However, when confronted with the January 6th insurrection and Trump’s pardons for the Capitol rioters, Noem struggled to reconcile the administration’s support for federal law enforcement with its tolerance of attacks on officers. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey refuted Noem’s claims about Good’s actions and criticized the Trump administration’s portrayal of the city’s safety. Democrats are advocating for new rules to curb abuses by federal immigration officers, including warrant requirements before arrests, with Senator Chris Murphy expected to introduce legislation.