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Noem Faces Backlash Over Photo Scandal in Hearing

5/15/2025

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense scrutiny during a House committee hearing as she dodged Rep. Eric Swalwell's probing questions about a manipulated photo tied to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deportee from the Trump era. Her refusal to verify the photo's legitimacy has sparked worries about her political standing, especially with Trump's allegations of gang ties looming large.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense scrutiny during a House committee hearing as she dodged Rep. Eric Swalwell's probing questions about a manipulated photo tied to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deportee from the Trump era. Her refusal to verify the photo's legitimacy has sparked worries about her political standing, especially with Trump's allegations of gang ties looming large.