Noem Admits Distrust in Government While Holding Office
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Sunday appearance on CNN’s State of the Union sparked controversy. Noem defended Elon Musk’s access to sensitive government data, citing presidential authorization, despite prior Republican criticism of similar situations. Her assertion that the government is untrustworthy, while serving within it, highlighted the stark partisan divide over Musk’s sweeping, controversial restructuring efforts across numerous federal agencies. These actions, including agency closures and data access concerns, have triggered widespread anxiety among federal employees and legal challenges from Democrats.
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