Jeffries: Noem will be among the first ‘hauled up to Congress’ if Democrats retake House, and honestly, that statement has a certain weight to it, considering the current political climate. The idea of potential investigations and accountability is, understandably, a significant talking point, and the selection of figures like Kristi Noem as a target certainly raises eyebrows. There’s a definite sense of anticipation, or perhaps skepticism, woven throughout the commentary.
The immediate reaction suggests a degree of cynicism, which is unsurprising. The promise of accountability from either side of the political aisle often comes with a healthy dose of doubt. The sentiment is that this will simply be another instance of political posturing, where little tangible action follows the fiery rhetoric.… Continue reading
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to spend up to $50 million on a new international PR campaign, following previous “Stronger Border, Stronger America” ads starring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This campaign, running from September to March, is being managed by People Who Think LLC, a company with ties to the GOP and Noem’s unofficial chief of staff, Corey Lewandowski. The move comes amid intense criticism of Noem, including mockery on *South Park* and scrutiny over her promotional activities. Despite a DHS spokesperson denying the spending is related to Noem’s coverage, Democrats have raised concerns over the use of taxpayer dollars and demanded records.
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Following a harsh parody on *South Park*, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has updated her social media profile with an image from the episode. The image, which depicts her with “laser eyes,” a meme associated with “Dark MAGA” culture, was shared with the caption “JOIN.ICE.GOV.” This move comes after Noem criticized the show’s depiction of her, but appears to indicate an embrace of the criticism. Other public figures, including JD Vance and Charlie Kirk, were also targeted in the episode and have also responded to their parodies in a similar manner.
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Following a “lazy” and “petty” parody of her on *South Park*, Kristi Noem criticized the show for its depiction of women. The portrayal included Noem as an ICE agent, which came after ICE used the show to promote their recruitment efforts. This controversy comes after South Park’s latest season premiere taking aim at the Trump administration and drew considerable attention and viewership.
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Following the latest *South Park* episode which mercilessly satirized Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has refrained from public comment, marking a stark contrast to its prior engagement with the show. Previously, DHS had utilized *South Park* teasers to promote ICE recruitment efforts, highlighting the need for agents. The episode depicted Noem as a glamorous ICE agent who shot puppies and made xenophobic comments, drawing a clear connection to real-world events. Despite the controversial portrayal, DHS has remained silent, only referencing a pre-episode statement related to recruitment, and has not responded to requests for further comment.
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The latest South Park episode skewers Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, using her controversial admission of killing her dog as a recurring joke, while also satirizing Vice President JD Vance. The episode portrays Noem shooting puppies and leading an ICE raid targeting brown-skinned individuals, followed by Mr. Mackay’s rise to success as an ICE agent, which leads to an invitation to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The episode also touches on right-wing podcasts and features a showdown that includes Krypto the Superdog. This episode follows up the show’s blockbuster 27th season return last month, which delivered nearly six million cross-platform viewers and the largest audience share for the animated comedy in 25 years.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has refuted reports from the New York Times indicating FEMA failed to answer a significant portion of distress calls from victims during the catastrophic Texas floods. According to the Times’ findings, nearly two-thirds of calls went unanswered, a figure Noem labeled as “false,” attributing the issue to political motivations. Noem, known for her stringent cost-cutting measures, including firing numerous call center contractors, maintained the response was the “best” FEMA response in years. She also stated FEMA needs to be “redeployed in a new way” and that other federal agencies were involved in the response.
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Following a New York Times report detailing unanswered calls to FEMA in the wake of devastating Texas floods, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem dismissed the claims as “fake news.” The report indicated that a new policy requiring Noem’s signature on contracts, which she had not yet authorized, led to call center staffing shortages. Despite these reports and FEMA’s own internal assessment of being unprepared, Noem maintained that the federal response was immediate and that the agency is being “redeployed in a new way.” This denial comes amid the administration’s stated goals of dismantling or fundamentally reforming FEMA.
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The Intercept revealed that ICE deceived eight men, who were convicted criminals, by telling them they were being transferred to another ICE facility in Louisiana, when in reality they were being deported to South Sudan. The men were held in a shipping container on a U.S. military base in Djibouti before being expelled to South Sudan, a country plagued by violence. Members of Congress condemned ICE’s actions, calling them cruel and a violation of international law, particularly given the lack of due process and the dangerous conditions in South Sudan. The Trump administration, however, defended the deportations, while South Sudan’s foreign ministry stated the agreement was part of broader cooperation. This incident highlights the U.S.’s practice of deporting immigrants to third countries with no ties to them and the secret deals being made to expand this practice.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans for swift prosecution of “anarchist and Antifa-affiliated groups” allegedly involved in doxxing federal immigration officers in Oregon. These groups, including Rose City Antifa, “Rose City Counter-Info,” and “The Crustian Daily,” are accused of publishing personal information of ICE officers. Noem condemned these actions, characterizing them as support for cartels and human traffickers, and also criticized sanctuary cities like Portland. This statement followed recent events, including public testimony urging the revocation of the ICE field office permit and promises of increased enforcement in sanctuary cities by President Trump’s border czar.
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