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President Trump made it plain to reporters as he left the White House: Kristi Noem will not be stepping down as Secretary of Homeland Security when asked about the outrage in Minneapolis. His one-word answer — “No.” — was a clear rebuke to the mob mentality on the left and a signal that his administration will not capitulate to political pressure.
Remember who Kristi Noem is: she was confirmed by the Senate to lead DHS after a robust debate about border security and enforcement, and she took the job because she shares the president’s commitment to securing the country. Conservatives backed her nomination because we want officials who act on the priorities voters demanded in 2024, not placate media outrage cycles.
The tensions in Minneapolis are real and tragic — the death of Alex Pretti is being investigated and has sparked protests and raw emotion across the country, following another fatal incident earlier this month. The administration has pledged an “honorable and honest investigation,” and Americans deserve answers without the smell of partisan performance.
Predictably, Democrats have doubled down on calls for resignation and even impeachment, using grief as a political cudgel rather than calling for calm and due process. House Democrats have launched inquiries and some unions and lawmakers are demanding Noem’s ouster, but this is more about scoring partisan points than seeking truth.
President Trump has not wavered in his support and has taken steps to stabilize the situation, dispatching trusted officials to coordinate with state leaders and insisting on a measured, lawful response rather than surrendering to chaos. That is leadership — not the reflexive rush to condemn that the leftist media demands when federal agents are doing their jobs.
Let’s be clear about Noem’s record: she came into DHS determined to enforce the law and restore order at the border, advocating for policies like the Migrant Protection Protocols and other common-sense measures that Democrats deride as “harsh” while ignoring the havoc open borders have brought to our communities. The hard truth is Americans want secure streets and controlled borders, and Noem was confirmed to deliver exactly that.
Hardworking patriots shouldn’t be swayed by every outrage mob that pops up on cable TV. Stand with the president and those who will enforce the law, not with career politicians who reflexively call for resignations the moment a story breaks. The country needs steady leadership and respect for due process — not political theater — and that is exactly what Trump and Secretary Noem are promising to deliver.
