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Senator Thom Tillis has criticized Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s leadership and reiterated his call for her resignation. He pointed to a letter from the office of inspector general, which alleges “10 different instances under Ms. Noem’s leadership where they’ve been misled and not allowed to pursue investigations.” Tillis threatened to hold up Senate procedures if Noem does not respond to questions about her oversight of the DHS.
Senator Tillis Criticizes Noem’s Leadership of DHS
Thom Tillis, R-N.C., intensifying his demands for the resignation of Secretary Kristi Noem, criticized her leadership of DHS. Tillis highlighted a letter from the inspector general’s office citing ten instances under Noem’s leadership where they were misled and impeded from pursuing vital investigations.
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., confronting U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images
“The magnitude of stonewalling from this agency is alarming,” Tillis said, attributing it to a failure of leadership. Tillis asked if Noem failed to address concerns over her DHS oversight, he would stall Senate’s ‘en bloc’ confirmations.
To further pressure Noem, Tillis threatened to obstruct committee proceedings. “In two weeks, if no response is received, I’ll deny quorum and markup in as many committees as I can,” he said.
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