Kristi Noem refuses to retract statement calling Minnesotans killed by federal agents ‘domestic terrorists’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Shrai Popat in WashingtonMarch 3, 2026 at 06:20 PM

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During a congressional oversight hearing, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem refused to retract her statement labeling two Minnesotans killed by immigration enforcement officers as "domestic terrorists." Senator Dick Durbin questioned Noem about the accuracy of her claims, noting that ICE and CBP leaders had not provided information supporting that characterization. Noem defended her statement, citing reports from agents at the scene. Senator Amy Klobuchar also questioned Noem about the continued presence of approximately 650 federal immigration agents in Minnesota following a promised drawdown after Operation Metro Surge. The hearing took place amidst a stalled funding bill for DHS, with Democrats pushing for stricter immigration enforcement guardrails and Republicans blaming Democrats for the shutdown. Senator Chris Coons also questioned Noem about DHS's relationship with Stephen Miller.

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Tom Homan 40% Donald Trump 50% Renee Good 50% Alex Pretti ×250% Minneapolis 60% Amy Klobuchar ×260% Immigration and Customs Enforcement ×270% Dick Durbin ×370% Customs and Border Protection ×270% Minnesota ×480% Department of Homeland Security ×280% Kristi Noem ×790%

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domestic terrorists 90% kristi noem 80% immigration enforcement 70% department of homeland security (dhs) 60% senate judiciary committee 60% immigration and customs enforcement (ice) 60% arrest quotas 50% minnesota 50% federal agents 50%

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