The Briefing with Jen Psaki Noem commits deadly sin of suggesting Trump's accountability and is promptly fired
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Mar 6, 2026 
Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota and former congressman, discusses DHS actions in his state and demands accountability. He recounts harms linked to ICE and calls for investigations. Short takes cover concerns about DHS leadership, confirmation fights, and the broader national security risks as lawmakers push for oversight.
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Noem Fired Over Claim Trump Approved Self‑Promoting Ads
- Kristi Noem was ousted primarily for telling Senator John Kennedy that President Trump approved $220 million in DHS ads that featured her prominently.
- That single claim of presidential approval, not the alleged corruption or ICE abuses, reportedly angered Trump enough to fire her.
ProPublica Uncovered DHS Ads Linked To Noem Allies
- ProPublica reported DHS spent $220 million on ads that prominently featured Kristi Noem and were produced by a firm tied to her inner circle.
- The vendor, Strategy Group, is run by the husband of Noem's then-chief DHS spokesperson, creating potential profit and ethics concerns.
Minnesota Demands Accountability For ICE Actions
- Governor Tim Walz says Noem's tenure caused lasting harm in Minnesota, including missing children and civilian deaths tied to ICE operations.
- He demands investigations, cooperation with state authorities, and accountability before funding or confirmations proceed.