Kristi Noem's Leadership Under Fire: Democrats Demand Accountability

Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, is facing intense criticism from Democrats. They are calling for her resignation or impeachment. This comes after two recent incidents where federal officers killed U. S. citizens. More Democrats are joining the call for Noem's impeachment. The number of co-sponsors for an impeachment resolution has risen to 120. This follows the deployment of thousands of federal officers to Minneapolis. The Democrats' calls for Noem's resignation are growing louder. They point to the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good. These incidents have raised questions about the Department of Homeland Security's practices. Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, has expressed his support for impeaching Noem. He described Pretti's killing as "sick and shocking. " He also blamed Noem and former President Trump for the violence.Noem's spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, defended the Department of Homeland Security. She said the department enforces laws passed by Congress. McLaughlin also criticized politicians who she believes defend criminals instead of law enforcement. Several Democratic lawmakers have called for Noem to resign. They include Sens. Michael Bennet and Peter Welch. They argue that Noem has lost control of her department. They also claim that ICE has become a paramilitary force terrorizing communities. The Democrats' calls for Noem's resignation have intensified. They are also threatening to vote against an appropriations bill that includes funding for DHS. This could lead to a partial government shutdown.