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Trump Ignores Noem Amid Growing Resignation Calls

1/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump did not acknowledge Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a January 29, 2026 Cabinet meeting.
Noem has faced criticism after federal agents killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
The 80-minute meeting did not address immigration issues.
Trump later sent border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage the situation.
Calls for Noem's resignation are growing among both parties.

History

Historical Context

The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act transformed U.S. immigration policy, increasing diversity and sparking ongoing debates about enforcement. Recent federal actions in Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, highlight the tensions surrounding immigration management. President Trump's failure to acknowledge Secretary Noem during a Cabinet meeting reflects growing political discord, with calls for her resignation signaling potential shifts in immigration policy.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump did not acknowledge Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a January 29, 2026 Cabinet meeting.
Noem has faced criticism after federal agents killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
The 80-minute meeting did not address immigration issues.
Trump later sent border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage the situation.
Calls for Noem's resignation are growing among both parties.

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