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Noem's Controversial Firearm Mishandling Sparks Safety Backlash

4/8/2025

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Secretary Kristi Noem faces backlash after a video surfaced showing her mishandling a firearm, prompting concerns over safety. In response to fears of information leaks, she defends her controversial use of polygraph tests for staff loyalty, a move intended to enhance national security but sparking ethical debates about privacy and trust within the Department of Homeland Security.

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Secretary Kristi Noem faces backlash after a video surfaced showing her mishandling a firearm, prompting concerns over safety. In response to fears of information leaks, she defends her controversial use of polygraph tests for staff loyalty, a move intended to enhance national security but sparking ethical debates about privacy and trust within the Department of Homeland Security.