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Pressure Mounts on Noem After Protester Shooting

1/31/2026

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  • Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, faces mounting pressure after fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota.
  • Democrats and some Republican senators have called for her resignation, criticizing her handling of immigration issues.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly supported Noem, signaling a shift in management style to avoid high-profile firings.
  • Speculation about her replacement includes Tom Homan and Glenn Youngkin as internal tensions rise.