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Trump Backs Noem Amid Controversial ICE Appointment

1/27/2026

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Karoline Leavitt reported that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has Donald Trump's "full confidence" after he appointed Tom Homan to oversee ICE operations in Minnesota.
This appointment follows the shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti by immigration agents during a protest in Minneapolis.
On January 26, the White House press secretary addressed questions regarding Trump's satisfaction with the officials' response to the incident.
The article presents a left-leaning perspective and is considered to have moderate reliability.

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Karoline Leavitt reported that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has Donald Trump's "full confidence" after he appointed Tom Homan to oversee ICE operations in Minnesota.
This appointment follows the shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti by immigration agents during a protest in Minneapolis.
On January 26, the White House press secretary addressed questions regarding Trump's satisfaction with the officials' response to the incident.
The article presents a left-leaning perspective and is considered to have moderate reliability.