Kristi Noem mercilessly mocked on Fox News after midterm comments

WorldPolitics
9 Nov 2026 • 11:41 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Kristi Noem mercilessly mocked on Fox News after midterm comments

  • Fox News host Trey Gowdy criticized Kristi Noem for claiming she was too successful in her role as Homeland Security Secretary following Republican midterm election losses.
  • Gowdy condemned Noem for labeling U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good as domestic terrorists after they were killed by federal immigration agents in Minnesota.
  • Gowdy also targeted a 143 million dollar taxpayer-funded ad campaign featuring Noem, describing it as a glitzy and self-serving political effort.
  • President Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration's federal immigration crackdown might be too tough and may have alienated voters.
  • Noem was ultimately fired by Trump following national outcry over the Minnesota shootings and controversial congressional testimony about the ad campaign.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved