Kristi Noem faces first major Homeland Security grilling as lawmakers press her on terror threats
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Noem Faces Calls to Resign at House Hearing
Is Noem effectively protecting America from threats, or unlawfully weaponizing immigration enforcement?
Above: U.S. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem before Congress on Dec. 11, 2025. Image credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Secretary Noem has demonstrated real leadership as head of DHS, as proven by her demanding a travel ban on countries that send dangerous migrants to the United States. Democrats were the ones caught lying during her testimony, as they falsely claimed Noem had a veteran deported. Defiant in the face of unfair criticism, Noem proved why she should stay in her position and why Trump is winning on immigration.
Democratic narrative
Noem flopped in front of Congress. She failed to answer basic questions and lied about leaving early for a FEMA meeting that was canceled. The Trump administration has been unlawfully deporting asylum seekers with active applications, turning homeland security into political retribution rather than public safety. Noem should have to face consequences, including losing her job.