Republican Senators Request Kristi Noem’s Resignation as DHS Secretary

WASHINGTON —

Sens. Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski have called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign, marking the first Republican demands for her departure in light of her handling of recent incidents, including the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal officers. Tillis criticized Noem’s leadership as “amateurish,” while Murkowski echoed his sentiment. Despite their calls, President Trump expressed confidence in Noem, labeling her work as a success, while Democrats and some Republicans questioned her qualifications amid ongoing immigration enforcement debates. The situation is compounded by an impending government shutdown deadline, with Democrats demanding changes to funding proposals related to DHS operations.

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