WATCH LIVE: DHS Secretary Noem holds press conference

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government
KEYWORDS: bondibashing; bondiwhining; dhs; habitualcomplainers; malcontentsoffr; minnesota; misogynistsoffr; noem; perpetualcarping

[PROCON]

I watched, she’s brilliant and articulate, she doesn’t take crap from the leftist reporters asking her questions either.

[lightman]

Roger that!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Just saw her. Agree on all points.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Why is it that there are daily officer involved shootings all over the country, ZERO protests, NO press conferences, zero questions from the media, no one makes a fuss, but when it involves ICE its OMG OMG

[slag]

The woman next to her looks like she hates being there.

[shelterguy]

“”The woman next to her looks like she hates being there.””

She is jealous.

[SaxxonWoods]

So, I’m going down to the protest today, going to push those ICE people hard, cause some trouble for them. And I think I’ll carry my gun. You never know when a mugger could show up.

[ansel12]

She was sharp and on message.

[doc maverick]

“I watched, she’s brilliant and articulate, she doesn’t take crap from the leftist reporters asking her questions either.”
She was a great pick for DHS and she doesn’t back down to anyone.
Very intelligent too.

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Transcript Summary

The speaker, appearing to be DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at a FEMA headquarters press conference on January 24, 2026, addressed two main topics: a fatal shooting during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis and an ongoing severe winter storm.

On the Minneapolis incident:

• Federal law enforcement (including U.S. Border Patrol and HSI) conducted a targeted operation against an illegal alien with a criminal history (domestic assault with intent to inflict bodily harm, disorderly conduct, driving without a valid license).

• At around 9:05 a.m. CT, an armed individual (described as having a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, two magazines with dozens of rounds, no ID) approached officers, leading to a violent confrontation.

• Officers attempted to disarm the suspect, who reacted violently; an agent fired defensive shots, killing the suspect at the scene despite immediate medical aid.

• The speaker characterized the suspect's actions as an attempt to inflict maximum damage and kill officers, labeling it an act of domestic terrorism (citing Minnesota BCA Superintendent Drew Evans' statements and White House characterization).

• Protesters arrived afterward, obstructing and assaulting officers (objects thrown, including ice; one HSI agent's finger bitten off), prompting crowd control measures.

• The speaker blamed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for encouraging violence through rhetoric (calling officers "Gestapo," doxing identities, refusing cooperation), protecting criminals, and facilitating corruption/fraud (tens of billions in stolen taxpayer dollars under programs for vulnerable people).

• Criticized local leaders for refusing two requests: (1) notify ICE before releasing dangerous criminals from jails for deportation; (2) provide backup during operations.

• Noted over 490 criminals released onto streets instead of turned over since Trump's return; contrasted with cooperative cities like Memphis (murder rates dropped 50%) and states like Texas/Florida.

• Investigation ongoing per standard protocols (including internal CBP OPR); details to be released as available; no changes from prior administrations.

• Defended operations as necessary to remove criminal illegal aliens, following public mandate after prior border issues; denied increased deadliness under current tenure.

On the winter storm:

• A major storm producing heavy snow, dangerous freezing rain/ice, and life-threatening wind chills is impacting the Midwest, South, and East Coast, with effects already including power outages and road closures.

• 17 states plus D.C. have declared emergencies; President Trump approved federal emergency declarations for affected states.

• FEMA activated the National Response Coordination Center (two days prior), prepositioned commodities, embedded partners in state EOCs, deployed IMAT teams, and has urban search and rescue teams ready.

• DHS, FEMA, CISA, Coast Guard, and others are supporting; governors/states lead response, with federal support.

• Urged people to stay home/off roads unless necessary, stay alert to local officials, prepare via ready.gov, stock up on food/fuel, check on neighbors/family.

• Emphasized proactive preparation to avoid straining responders; utility crews working on power restoration amid ongoing cold.

The speaker took questions, reiterating points on the shooting (facts of armed impediment/attack, no distraction from local leaders' failures), ongoing investigation, and storm seriousness (largest impacting most states/population in decades). Ended by urging cooperation, safety, and prayers.

[ClearCase_guy]

She’s great.

And, the media has absolutely NO interest in this storm. They only want to ask questions about the shooting, hoping to make ICE look bad. Disgusting.

[PROCON]

Very intelligent too.

And HOT too for a 54 year old woman.

[dandiegirl]

Every question was from a liberal female. ARe there no male reporters anymore? Noem is a cool professional. She’s great!

[lightman]

Roger that, too!

[frank ballenger]

RE: “”The woman next to her looks like she hates being there.””
Reply:
She is jealous.

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“If I had picked the right lip gloss and hair style like Kristi I could have won Jason away from Jennifer in high school. Then everything would have been different.”

[EMI_Guy]

“The woman next to her looks like she hates being there.”

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Dudes and wimmens, that gal is an official dead-ringer/doppelganger of my first wife...scary as to the accuracy I kid you all not! Yeah...she’s even got the perpetual scowl going on!

Praise to the Lord for my second one!!!

[frank ballenger]

I’m glad for you.

The Second Time Around

Love is lovelier the second time around
Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground
It’s that second time you hear your love song sung
Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young.

Who can say what brought us to this miracle we’ve found?
There are those who’ll bet love comes but once and yet
I’m oh so glad we met the second time around.

[devane617]

Pam Bondi needs to be fired today! You want to tell me what she has accomplished other than a few strongly worded letters? The biggest Cabinet mistake of the Trump version.