Impeachment calls against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem intensify as criticism mounts over immigration enforcement practices. Eight additional Democratic lawmakers have signed on to an impeachment resolution, bringing the total number of co-sponsors to 120, in response to the killing of Alex Pretti and other instances of violence involving federal officers.
The move reflects growing frustration among Democrats with Noem's handling of the situation, which has sparked widespread outrage over the deployment of thousands of federal agents to Minneapolis as part of Operation Metro Surge. Reps. Bennie Thompson, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Michael Bennet, Peter Welch, and Laura Gillen have all called for Noem's resignation, citing her alleged role in perpetuating chaos and violence.
Noem has faced intense scrutiny over her explanation for Pretti's killing, which claimed he had approached Border Patrol agents with a handgun. However, eyewitness videos suggest that Pretti was not armed at the time of his death. The incident has raised questions about Noem's leadership style and her approach to law enforcement.
As the Democratic Party continues to pressure Noem to step down, several senators have also announced that they will vote against an appropriations bill that includes funding for DHS if it is not revised to remove the agency from the provision.
The developments come as the Department of Homeland Security faces a fresh wave of criticism over its handling of immigration enforcement. The latest controversy has highlighted concerns about the agency's tactics and the need for greater accountability among lawmakers who oversee it.
The situation has also sparked tensions within the Biden administration, with some officials defending Noem's leadership and others urging her to resign. With the impeachment resolution gaining momentum, it remains to be seen how Noem will respond to the mounting pressure on her office.
The move reflects growing frustration among Democrats with Noem's handling of the situation, which has sparked widespread outrage over the deployment of thousands of federal agents to Minneapolis as part of Operation Metro Surge. Reps. Bennie Thompson, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Michael Bennet, Peter Welch, and Laura Gillen have all called for Noem's resignation, citing her alleged role in perpetuating chaos and violence.
Noem has faced intense scrutiny over her explanation for Pretti's killing, which claimed he had approached Border Patrol agents with a handgun. However, eyewitness videos suggest that Pretti was not armed at the time of his death. The incident has raised questions about Noem's leadership style and her approach to law enforcement.
As the Democratic Party continues to pressure Noem to step down, several senators have also announced that they will vote against an appropriations bill that includes funding for DHS if it is not revised to remove the agency from the provision.
The developments come as the Department of Homeland Security faces a fresh wave of criticism over its handling of immigration enforcement. The latest controversy has highlighted concerns about the agency's tactics and the need for greater accountability among lawmakers who oversee it.
The situation has also sparked tensions within the Biden administration, with some officials defending Noem's leadership and others urging her to resign. With the impeachment resolution gaining momentum, it remains to be seen how Noem will respond to the mounting pressure on her office.
I'm worried about what this says for our country - all this tension & backbiting is just a distraction from real issues we need to tackle. As someone who's lived through their fair share of tumultuous times, it makes me wanna ask: when do we focus on the people & not just politicians? 
This Homeland Security business is about keeping us safe, but at what cost? 
This is just so disheartening, especially with all those videos showing federal officers using excessive force and killing innocent people like Alex Pretti 
It's not okay that they're still deploying thousands of agents to Minneapolis without even considering the human impact. We need real change here, and it starts with accountability from Noem and her team 
. It's like, what's going on with our country? Can't we just get along and treat each other with respect? I feel like Kristi Noem is just adding fuel to the fire with her words and actions 
. We need leaders who are gonna make sense and put people over politics. This impeachment resolution thing is just the beginning, but I hope it leads to real change 
The whole thing feels like a never-ending soap opera, with everyone playing their own version of 'who's right'. And what's up with Homeland Security, anyway? It's like they're more concerned with looking tough than actually doing the job. 
I mean, an 8th Democratic lawmaker signing on to an impeachment resolution is just crazy talk. What's next? Impeachment calls for the President too? 
Can we get some actual reform around there instead of all this drama? 
. On one hand, I get why Dems are upset about Noem's immigration policies and how they've led to some pretty violent incidents 
It feels like there are a lot of moving parts here and not a lot of clear solutions 
? I know that's hard to do in politics, but it would make me feel a lot better