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Tillis Slams Noem Over Immigration Failures and Funding Issues

3/3/2026

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Senator Thom Tillis criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for leadership amid immigration enforcement controversies.
Tillis condemned Noem's handling of deportations and questioned FEMA funding decisions.
He cited deaths of U.S. citizens in Minnesota linked to immigration operations as evidence.
Senator John Kennedy challenged Noem on $220 million spent on self-deportation ads.
Senate Chairman Chuck Grassley acknowledged mistakes in deportation efforts and called for accountability.

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Senator Thom Tillis criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for leadership amid immigration enforcement controversies.
Tillis condemned Noem's handling of deportations and questioned FEMA funding decisions.
He cited deaths of U.S. citizens in Minnesota linked to immigration operations as evidence.
Senator John Kennedy challenged Noem on $220 million spent on self-deportation ads.
Senate Chairman Chuck Grassley acknowledged mistakes in deportation efforts and called for accountability.