Senator Fetterman Calls for Trump to Fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Amid ICE Killings in Minneapolis
In a dramatic shift, Democratic Senator John Fetterman has publicly called on President Donald Trump to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing her role in the recent deaths of two young men at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Fetterman's scathing criticism is a far cry from his previous support for Noem, who was one of seven Democratic senators who voted to confirm her as DHS secretary last year. In fact, Fetterman has consistently praised the important work that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) performs, despite being at odds with many of his own party colleagues on this issue.
The senator's change of heart is likely due to the recent killings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Both victims were unarmed and had no connection to any alleged crimes. Fetterman's statement, which was shared on social media, condemned Noem for "betraying DHS's core mission" and "trashing your border security legacy."
Fetterman also drew a stark comparison between Noem and her predecessor, Alejandro Mayorkas, whom the Republican-led House impeached two years ago. The senator warned Trump not to make the same mistake again by firing another grossly incompetent DHS secretary.
The senator's criticism is part of a growing backlash against ICE following the killings in Minneapolis. Federal officials claim that the agents involved acted in self-defense, but footage captured by witnesses suggests otherwise. Many lawmakers, including Fetterman, have called for an immediate end to ICE operations in the city and for new restrictions on immigration enforcement.
In response to the killings, Fetterman has vowed not to vote in a way that would cause a government shutdown. He has pledged to support stripping DHS funding from an appropriations package heading to the Senate, as part of his push for greater accountability and reform within the department.
The senator's dramatic shift on Noem is likely to have significant implications for the Trump administration's border security policies. With Fetterman joining a growing chorus of lawmakers calling for ICE reform, it remains to be seen whether Trump will take action to address these concerns.
In a dramatic shift, Democratic Senator John Fetterman has publicly called on President Donald Trump to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing her role in the recent deaths of two young men at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Fetterman's scathing criticism is a far cry from his previous support for Noem, who was one of seven Democratic senators who voted to confirm her as DHS secretary last year. In fact, Fetterman has consistently praised the important work that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) performs, despite being at odds with many of his own party colleagues on this issue.
The senator's change of heart is likely due to the recent killings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Both victims were unarmed and had no connection to any alleged crimes. Fetterman's statement, which was shared on social media, condemned Noem for "betraying DHS's core mission" and "trashing your border security legacy."
Fetterman also drew a stark comparison between Noem and her predecessor, Alejandro Mayorkas, whom the Republican-led House impeached two years ago. The senator warned Trump not to make the same mistake again by firing another grossly incompetent DHS secretary.
The senator's criticism is part of a growing backlash against ICE following the killings in Minneapolis. Federal officials claim that the agents involved acted in self-defense, but footage captured by witnesses suggests otherwise. Many lawmakers, including Fetterman, have called for an immediate end to ICE operations in the city and for new restrictions on immigration enforcement.
In response to the killings, Fetterman has vowed not to vote in a way that would cause a government shutdown. He has pledged to support stripping DHS funding from an appropriations package heading to the Senate, as part of his push for greater accountability and reform within the department.
The senator's dramatic shift on Noem is likely to have significant implications for the Trump administration's border security policies. With Fetterman joining a growing chorus of lawmakers calling for ICE reform, it remains to be seen whether Trump will take action to address these concerns.
!!! how can you just fire someone cuz they messed up one case?! kristi noem did something wrong but firing her is way harsh 
️. what's next gonna happen to all the other officers who are doing their job? 
we need better training and accountability not more firings 
. i'm a fan of senator fetterman btw, he was right to call out noem for this 
but firing her is so not the answer 
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. First, I was thinking that Senator Fetterman was going to support Kristi Noem because they're both Democrats, but then he goes and calls for her to get fired 
. What changed his mind? Was it just the fact that two young men got killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis? That's so sad 
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. Doesn't he think they can just reform the department from within? And what does this mean for Trump and his border security policies? Is Fetterman really saying that ICE is a lost cause? 
did u know that 2022 saw the highest number of migrant deaths at the us-mexico border with over 200 fatalities? 
it's like, 5 times more than 2018 numbers 
and we're still dealing w/ the aftermath of trump's policies 
like, 57% of them think he's doing a good job 
meanwhile, 41% of voters aged 30-49 approve of his work 
it's been steadily decreasing since 2011 when it reached its peak 
now we're down to like, 2% of total defense spending 
weird, right?
especially when it comes to law enforcement and the safety of innocent lives. It's gotta be tough on Fetterman to go from supporting Noem to blasting her like that, but at least he's standing up for what he believes in 
now if only more lawmakers would do the same 
of controversy. I mean, one day you're supporting the DHS secretary, the next you're calling for her head 
. It's like, what changed? Was it something specific that happened in Minneapolis that made you go from praise to outrage?
. We've seen lawmakers flip on issues left and right, depending on the party line or their own agenda. Fetterman's just trying to send a message, but it feels like he's playing into the hands of the Trump administration 
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can someone explain to me why we still havent figured out how to make cars go electric faster?! 
and I'm still trying to process all the delicious food and beautiful beaches. I was walking along the beach one day and saw this huge wave come crashing down on the shore, it was so powerful! And then I started thinking about how much I love the sound of the waves, it's like music to my ears 
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. Fetterman is totally right on this one, she should be held accountable for her role in all this. I mean, she's literally saying that ICE is trash now 
. It's time for some real change at DHS, no more covering up incidents like this and pretending everything is cool 
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Trump needs to fire her ASAP, period.
I'm not buying it that Fetterman is genuinely concerned about ICE reform. He's just trying to get attention and maybe even get himself a Senate hearing. Mark my words, Trump will find some way to spin this and use it to his advantage... 
it's just not right that ICE agents got away with killing people who did nothing wrong. and can we talk about how the Trump admin is handling this? firing DHS secretaries like they're going out of style is NOT the answer 
And what about accountability? If someone gets hurt by ICE, they should get justice, not just some watered down explanation 
... President Trump needs to fire Kristi Noem ASAP and get some new leadership at DHS ASAP #JusticeForReneeAndAlex 
#ICEreformnow 
#TrumpNeedsToAct
Senator Fetterman is like 
. Fetterman is right to speak out and Trump should listen 
. Maybe it's time for a new direction in border security 
. This whole thing is a huge 