Should Kristi Noem Be Removed as DHS Head?

In the wake of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) handling of immigration enforcement in Minnesota, media perspectives have emerged on whether DHS Secretary Kristi Noem should be dismissed from her post.

'Needs To Go': The New York Times Opinion (Left bias) published an "online conversation" with three of its opinion columnists, Lydia Polgreen, David French (Lean Right), and Michelle Goldberg (Left), titled "'Kristi Noem Needs to Go.' Three Columnists on ICE in Minneapolis." In the conversation, Noem was mentioned by name twice. Goldberg noted a remark from conservative commentator Erick Erickson, who said Noem had "marginalized" border czar Tom Homan in favor of Border Patrol head Greg Bovino because he enjoys street confrontations. Polgreen said, "I think Noem needs to go, but then whoever replaces her could be even worse."

Minimize Visibility: Jeffrey Blehar (Lean Right) of National Review (Right) commented on the optics and politics of the situation in Minnesota. He said, "Any hope of Trump's presidency clawing its way out of the hole it has dug for itself begins with firing Kristi Noem… Preferably out of a rocket, and into the sun. Damage control is needed, and she is the most visible avatar of damage." Blehar concluded that Noem should at least be demoted, and become the "least visible" member of the administration so Trump can "bank a win" by "acknowledging that you have been let down by one of your subordinates, and restore public confidence."

'Political Grandstanding': Joseph Chalfant of Townhall (Right) accused Democrats of playing politics, noting that "a litany of leftist politicians have come out of the woodwork to call for Noem's impeachment on social media." Chalfant claimed there is "growing support for Trump administration immigration policy" amid "continued violence from leftist agitators" and argued "the move to impeach Noem seems likely to backfire on Democrats."

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