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Protest Erupts as Noem Celebrates Christmas Tree Ship

12/7/2025

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Protesters gathered at Navy Pier on December 6, 2025, as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attended the annual "Christmas Tree Ship" event.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw delivered over 1,200 trees for local families in need, part of a program that has delivered over 30,000 trees since its inception.
Demonstrators criticized Noem's immigration policies, saying her presence misrepresented the Trump administration's actions.
Police moved the protesters away from the event.
Noem expressed hopes for spreading happiness and peace.

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Protesters gathered at Navy Pier on December 6, 2025, as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attended the annual "Christmas Tree Ship" event.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw delivered over 1,200 trees for local families in need, part of a program that has delivered over 30,000 trees since its inception.
Demonstrators criticized Noem's immigration policies, saying her presence misrepresented the Trump administration's actions.
Police moved the protesters away from the event.
Noem expressed hopes for spreading happiness and peace.