The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell After Trump fired Kristi Noem, Klobuchar blasts ousted DHS secretary for pain she caused Minneapolis
Mar 6, 2026
Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative from California and oversight advocate; Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator from Minnesota and committee member; Kristi Noem, former South Dakota governor and brief DHS secretary. They recount Noem's firing and tense congressional testimony. The conversation also covers Minnesota investigations, DHS conduct, and the congressional fight over war powers and costs.
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Noem Ouster Cited As Result Of Multiple Failures
- Kristi Noem was fired by Donald Trump after a series of leadership failures and controversies as DHS secretary.
- The administration cited Minnesota fallout, a $200 million ad campaign, alleged infidelity, staff mismanagement, and interagency feuds as reasons.
Controversial Testimony Accelerated Noem's Exit
- Noem's Senate and House Judiciary testimonies undermined her position by refusing to apologize and mischaracterizing incidents.
- Senators pressed her on labeling Alex Preddy and Renee Good as domestic terrorists and on a $220 million DHS ad featuring her.
Minnesota Mobilization Drove Accountability
- Minnesota public pressure and hearings mattered: 50,000 peaceful protesters and committee scrutiny exposed DHS actions.
- Amy Klobuchar said hearings plus public mobilization helped force accountability even before federal action.