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Noem Dismantles Dem Smears in Hearing Firestorm

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- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended immigration enforcement during a contentious House Oversight Committee hearing.
- Democrats grilled Noem on advisor Corey Lewandowski’s role amid denied affair rumors.
- Noem rejected personal attacks while upholding deportation policies targeting criminals.
Secretary Kristi Noem faced sharp Democratic questioning over DHS policies and personnel choices. The hearing grew personal as lawmakers pushed tabloid-style allegations.
Rep. Sydney Kalmager-Dove demanded to know if Noem had sexual relations with Lewandowski.
“Mr. Chairman, I am shocked that we’re going down and peddling tabloid garbage in this committee today,” Noem responded.
Rep. Jamie Raskin accused Noem of entitlement over a reported jet incident involving her blanket and Lewandowski firing a pilot.
“Secretary Noem, you’re flying high now, maybe even a little bit too close to the sun,” Raskin claimed.
Rep. Eric Swalwell highlighted deported migrant Miguel Lopez’s hardship after 30 years in the U.S.
“The pain? And I wish people would do things correctly. If they’re not in legal status in this country, they can return home,” Noem countered.
Noem’s husband attended the tense hearing, underscoring the personal nature of Democratic probes. Strong enforcement protects American communities from illegal immigration threats.
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