Trump says that Kristi Noem is stepping down as Homeland Security secretary

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trump-says-kristi-noem-stepping-homeland-security-secretary-rcna248719

She was over her head and Trump and his people probably said she needs to go. Mullins will do a good job.

chriscbear said:

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She was over her head and Trump and his people probably said she needs to go. Mullins will do a good job.

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Yeah, but "Markwayne"? Who names their kid that? Gonna be tiring hearing that.

After kicking a few butts she will quietly return to the king's harem. Godspeed Kristi!

so we're gonna take the mattress out of the govt love jet??

PA.

- UL

... and, as always, TIA.

BID!

william said:

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so we're gonna take the mattress out of the govt love jet??

PA.

- UL

... and, as always, TIA.

BID!

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It'll need extermination. Is the couch used, too?

Mitch Blood Green said:

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william said:

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so we're gonna take the mattress out of the govt love jet??

PA.

- UL

... and, as always, TIA.

BID!

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It'll need extermination. Is the couch used, too?

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... and maybe claw back some of the $200MM handed out to whomever for the Glamour Shots Media campaign??

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's $220 million ad spending blitz came under intense scrutiny from both Democrats and Republicans across two days of congressional hearings this week, with the secretary unable to explain how a company connected to her own spokesperson landed a lucrative taxpayer-funded project.

Last year, DHS hired a little-known firm to help produce a campaign that prominently featured Noem herself, including one ad filmed during the government shutdown with the secretary on horseback in front of Mount Rushmore. "Break our laws, we'll punish you," Noem says in the ad.

Most of that money $143 million went to a company that was created just 11 days before it was awarded the contract. On Thursday, after lawmakers grilled her for answers, President Donald Trump said he did not sign off on the campaign.

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Those no-bid contracts were awarded to a mysterious LLC called Safe America Media, which then subcontracted with the Strategy Group, whose CEO Ben Yoho is married to Noem's now-former assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

McLaughlin left DHS last month.

That company also played a significant role in Noem's North Dakota gubernatorial campaign in 2022, according to ProPublica, which first reported on the contracts and connections to people close to Noem.

The secretary did not dispute that Safe America Media hired the Strategy Group.

During last year's Conservative Political Action Conference, Noem said Trump asked her to craft a "marketing campaign" promoting his anti-immigration agenda.

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D!

Go Bears!!

... and she can keep her blankie.

- DHS

D!

FLBear5630 said:

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chriscbear said:

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She was over her head and Trump and his people probably said she needs to go. Mullins will do a good job.

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Yeah, but "Markwayne"? Who names their kid that? Gonna be tiring hearing that.

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First world problem.

gonna miss her

Mitch Blood Green said:

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Trump says that Kristi Noem is stepping down as Homeland Security secretary

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trump-says-kristi-noem-stepping-homeland-security-secretary-rcna248719

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Good.

Now get rid of Blondi. The Dow isn't 50,000 dollars anymore. But diesel is approaching $5 a gallon in red states.

She was a total lightweight.

Who will be next to go?

My money is on Hegsputz.

fubar said:

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Who will be next to go?

My money is on Hegsputz.

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Maybe Bondi but I think KN was doomed when she couldn't handle questions on the corrupt media contract. Just cause democrats do it doesn't mean republicans should.

EatMoreSalmon said:

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FLBear5630 said:

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chriscbear said:

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She was over her head and Trump and his people probably said she needs to go. Mullins will do a good job.

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Yeah, but "Markwayne"? Who names their kid that? Gonna be tiring hearing that.

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First world problem.

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smartass comment, not a problem

you know, if your middle name is Wayne...you could be a redneck. Put Mark and Wayne together and I don't know what to tell you. I don't know much about him other than he is the epitome of a Trump lapdog .

FLBear5630 said:

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EatMoreSalmon said:

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FLBear5630 said:

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chriscbear said:

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She was over her head and Trump and his people probably said she needs to go. Mullins will do a good job.

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Yeah, but "Markwayne"? Who names their kid that? Gonna be tiring hearing that.

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First world problem.

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smartass comment, not a problem

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No jab intended.

BearFan33 said:

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fubar said:

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Who will be next to go?

My money is on Hegsputz.

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Maybe Bondi but I think KN was doomed when she couldn't handle questions on the corrupt media contract. Just cause democrats do it doesn't mean republicans should.

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I think the $220mm media campaign where she was the focal point, not DJT, was the kiss of death.
Also with those lip injections, she likely has the kiss of death.

J.R. said:

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you know, if your middle name is Wayne...you could be a redneck. Put Mark and Wayne together and I don't know what to tell you. I don't know much about him other than he is the epitome of a Trump lapdog .

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Quit reading at "I don't know…"

I don't need more evidence.

fubar said:

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Who will be next to go?

My money is on Hegsputz.

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Pam B.


Surprised she was not the first to be fired.

Noem might be the most tone deaf politician of all time.

1) Ruins her chance at the presidency by admitting to animal cruelty - specifically, enjoying blowing her dog's brains out because it wouldn't hunt;

2) Gets a second chance and becomes ICE Barbie, attending raids and other events dressed like one of the Real Houswives;

3) Lets ICE run a bit rampant in Minn;

4) Despite all of the scrutiny, decides to have an affair with Corey Lewandowski that literally everyone in Washington knows about, despite being married; and

5) Appears for questioning before congress, totally unprepared to answer anything or lying about things she said previously.

Her political career is over.

Next up, Pam B.

Mothra said:

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4) Despite all of the scrutiny, decides to have an affair with Corey Lewandowski that literally everyone in Washington knows about, despite being married;

Next up, Pam B.

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Link to this affair ?

Shocked CNN didn't report such a story months ago.

Yeah Pam B appears to be overwhelmed.

Definitely the next to go.

The rumors of affair are years old. Not likely a significant factor.

whiterock said:

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The rumors of affair are years old. Not likely a significant factor.

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So dumb on her part.

Impossible to keep such an affair secret in DC.

KaiBear said:

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whiterock said:

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The rumors of affair are years old. Not likely a significant factor.

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So dumb on her part.

Impossible to keep such an affair secret in DC.

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It is also not possible to keep an affair with Corey Lewandowski a secret, largely because Corey knows about it...you think he didn't use the rumors about him and Hope Hicks for all it was worth? Biggest sleaze in DC, world headquarters for sleaze.

KaiBear said:

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fubar said:

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Who will be next to go?

My money is on Hegsputz.

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Pam B.


Surprised she was not the first to be fired.

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Patel given her a run...

whiterock said:

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The rumors of affair are years old. Not likely a significant factor.

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Yeah and MN had nothing to do with it either. Remember ICE was right and perfectly run operations. Also throwing Donald under the bus on the 220M photo shoot, strike three.

Dont tell me you all said how bad MN was, right?

Her $220 million Barbie 2028 ad campaign was the last straw. Told my wife weeks ago the Donald Trump Sunshine Pumping ads to celebrate his "accomplishments " seem over the top. Why? You have secured the border. Move forward. Move on to the next big thing!!!!

RD2WINAGNBEAR86 said:

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Her $220 million Barbie 2028 ad campaign was the last straw. Told my wife weeks ago the Donald Trump Sunshine Pumping ads to celebrate his "accomplishments " seem over the top. Why? You have secured the border. Move forward. Move on to the next big thing!!!!

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This is the amateurish crap that will do him in.
He, his administration, is giving his opponents gifts. Suzy Wiles is going nuts. If gas rises, it rises? In an election year?

There are realites that Government has to operate, you can call it whatever names you (generic, not personally) want. Break them and they will destroy any initiative.

The George Marshall's working the political end are just as important as the Pattons. Not as sexy, but a reality. Eisenhower became commanding General because he could navigate politics. Trump is going to implode unless some pro gets in his ear.

Another example, Hegseth he escalated the Southern operation, Congress was pissed. One meeting with the SEAL Admiral, how much have you heard? Nothing, he is a pro and knows how to do the job. Trump needs more of those. He needs a Kelly to keep him on point. Last Cabinet was better , more prodessional.

FLBear5630 said:

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RD2WINAGNBEAR86 said:

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Her $220 million Barbie 2028 ad campaign was the last straw. Told my wife weeks ago the Donald Move forward. Move on to the next big thing!!!!

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Last Cabinet was better , more prodessional.

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LOL

Who could possibly doubt it ?

don't normally quote from The Atlantic, but ......

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Kristi Noem's autobiography includes the harrowing story of her decision to put down her dog, Cricket. The ill-fated pet had first ruined a hunting foray by going "out of her mind with excitement, chasing all those birds and having the time of her life," and went on to kill several chickens belonging to a neighbor. Noem then decided she had to shoot Cricket. "It was not a pleasant job," she recounts, "but it had to be done."
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- UF

{ sipping coffee }

{ eating organic toast }

D!

Go Bears!!

Anyone ever had a dog who killed chickens ? It isn't fun and they never get it out of their system. I didn't shoot my dog but had to find another home for it.

FLBear5630 said:

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RD2WINAGNBEAR86 said:

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Her $220 million Barbie 2028 ad campaign was the last straw. Told my wife weeks ago the Donald Trump Sunshine Pumping ads to celebrate his "accomplishments " seem over the top. Why? You have secured the border. Move forward. Move on to the next big thing!!!!

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This is the amateurish crap that will do him in.
He, his administration, is giving his opponents gifts. Suzy Wiles is going nuts. If gas rises, it rises? In an election year?

There are realites that Government has to operate, you can call it whatever names you (generic, not personally) want. Break them and they will destroy any initiative.

The George Marshall's working the political end are just as important as the Pattons. Not as sexy, but a reality. Eisenhower became commanding General because he could navigate politics. Trump is going to implode unless some pro gets in his ear.

Another example, Hegseth he escalated the Southern operation, Congress was pissed. One meeting with the SEAL Admiral, how much have you heard? Nothing, he is a pro and knows how to do the job. Trump needs more of those. He needs a Kelly to keep him on point. Last Cabinet was better , more prodessional.

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see what happens when you have a narrative to push?

Last cabinet was a revolving door of in-fighting and leaking and non-stop turnover, full of establishmentarians working to frustrate his agenda. This one is a model of stability and effectiveness. 13 months in and she's the first to go, and she's not really going....she's being moved out to another (lesser) role. Her replacement is no less formidable, either.

STxBear81 said:

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Anyone ever had a dog who killed chickens ? It isn't fun and they never get it out of their system. I didn't shoot my dog but had to find another home for it.

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My wife's grandparents never had a dog die of old age. They had several that died with feathers in their mouths.

william said:

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don't normally quote from The Atlantic, but ......

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Kristi Noem's autobiography includes the harrowing story of her decision to put down her dog, Cricket. The ill-fated pet had first ruined a hunting foray by going "out of her mind with excitement, chasing all those birds and having the time of her life," and went on to kill several chickens belonging to a neighbor. Noem then decided she had to shoot Cricket. "It was not a pleasant job," she recounts, "but it had to be done."
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{ eating organic toast }

D!

Go Bears!!

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Never understood the uproar about this story.

Once had to shoot the alpha male of a pack of wild dogs that were constantly attacking my calves.

Enjoyed every moment of it.