NBC’s From the Politics Desk: Trump Fires Noem as Homeland Secretary
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President Donald Trump fired homeland security secretary Kristi Noem after she faced backlash for a string of controversies and dissatisfaction from Republicans in Congress. Noem’s actions while in office included a $200 million ad campaign encouraging immigrants to self-deport and refusing to apologize for incorrectly labelling two U.S. citizens as domestic terrorists. Additionally, House Republican leadership is urging Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop his re-election bid following his admission of an affair with a staffer, which violates House rules.
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Today, Jonathan Allen delves into Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem while we explore the increased scrutiny faced by Rep. Tony Gonzales. Subscribe here to receive this newsletter every weekday.
Kristi Noem’s fate sealed
In her tumultuous 13-month tenure, Kristi Noem grappled with numerous controversies including a controversial $200 million immigration ad campaign, mislabeling US citizens as terrorists, and a luxury jet purchase proposal.
Despite these controversies, Noem’s fate was eventually sealed by her poor performance in recent House and Senate hearings, leading to her dismissal by President Trump. Read more about Noem’s ouster.
Republican leaders urge Rep. Tony Gonzales to end re-election campaign
House Republican leadership has called on Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw his re-election bid after admitting to an affair with a staffer. Gonzales, facing an ethics investigation and a runoff against pro-gun activist Brandon Herrera, had hoped a Trump endorsement could secure him another term. Read more →
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