Trump Says Kristi Noem Won’t Resign After Minnesota Shootings
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Topline President Donald Trump said Tuesday Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem won’t resign amid calls from top Democrats in Congress for her to be ousted “immediately” or face impeachment proceedings and criticism from some Republicans over her response to Alex Pretti’s shooting. President Donald J. Trump speaks to reporters before departing the White House in Washington, United States, on January 27, 2026. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu via Getty Images Key Facts Trump said “no” when asked by a reporter if Noem would step down, adding, “I think she’s doing a very good job.” He declined to say if he believes Pretti’s killing by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on Saturday was justified, telling reporters, “Well you know we’re doing a big investigation. I want to see the investigation. I’m going to be watching over it. I want a very honorable and honest investigation. I have to see it myself.” Trump sent Border Czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis this week, raising questions about Noem’s future in his administration as rumors have circulated for months Trump is unhappy with her. Trump, however, has repeatedly denied Noem’s job is at risk when prompted by reporters, and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday Trump still has the “utmost confidence and trust” in Noem. What To Watch For House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and other House Democratic leaders threatened to begin impeachment proceedings against Noem if Trump doesn’t fire her “immediately.” “Federal agents who have broken the law must be criminally prosecuted,” they wrote in a statement Tuesday, adding, “Taxpayer dollars should be used to make life more affordable for everyday Americans, not kill them in cold blood.” More than two-thirds of the Democratic caucus has co-sponsored a resolution to impeach her, though it can’t pass without GOP…
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