DHS’ Kristi Noem addresses mass calls for her firing, new Alex Pretti video

January 29, 2026, 10:58 PM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faces calls for her firing amid criticism over immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Key Facts:

  • Secretary Kristi Noem is under fire for fatal shootings during immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota.
  • Prominent Democrats like Sen. John Fetterman and Gov. Gavin Newsom have called for her removal.
  • Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski have also demanded Noem’s resignation.
  • President Donald Trump has expressed support for Noem, stating she is doing a good job securing the border.

    Images:

  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks beside a screen showing an image of a handgun during a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24, 2026. (Nathan Howard/Reuters)
  • A man, who appears to be Alex Pretti, was seen in a new video kicking and spitting on a law enforcement vehicle. (The News Movement)
  • U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino during a news conference on immigration enforcement operations underway in the Twin Cities metro area, Operation Metro Surge, Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images)
  • Lara Trump on Friday praised red states for cooperating with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement while Minnesota Mayor Jacob Frye and Gov. Tim Walz push "anti-ICE sentiments." (Getty Images)

    Conclusion:

  • Noem defends actions of federal agents amid criticism, acknowledges need for review of law enforcement tactics.
  • Emphasizes the importance of improving protocols and seeking the truth in the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting incident.

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