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Trump Allies Discuss Potential Noem Successors.
Summary
President Trump said he will not ask DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to step down, while officers involved in a Minneapolis shooting were placed on administrative leave and Democrats have threatened impeachment.
Content
President Trump has so far avoided a high-profile dismissal of Cabinet members. The Department of Homeland Security has drawn intense attention after the killing of two anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis during recent operations. Mr. Trump told reporters he thinks Secretary Kristi Noem is doing a very good job and met with her at the White House. At the same time, officials and lawmakers from both parties have publicly raised concerns and discussed possible replacements.
Key developments:
- President Trump said Noem would not step down and met with her for a lengthy White House discussion.
- Officers involved in the Minneapolis shooting were placed on administrative leave while the incident is under review.
- More than 140 House Democrats have co-sponsored a removal effort and Democratic leaders have threatened articles of impeachment if Noem is not removed.
- Several Republicans and Trump allies have been floated as possible successors, including former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, former Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Summary:
The events have intensified scrutiny of the Department of Homeland Security and created political pressure within both parties. Undetermined at this time.
