Kristi Noem Sidesteps CNN Question on Labeling Democrats as a 'Domestic Extremist Organization'
She deflected while discussing the Dallas ICE office shooting investigation.
Overview
- On CNN's The Source, Noem declined three times to answer whether she agrees with calling Democrats a domestic extremist organization.
- Pressed on whether the president’s claim the Dallas shooter was left-wing came from DHS, she did not respond directly.
- She accused Democrats of backing criminal groups, citing MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.
- Noem said DHS issues multiple daily press releases to correct reporting and offered to send examples.
- The interview followed a Dallas ICE office shooting that killed two detainees and injured one, which President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel characterized as left-wing extremism as investigations continue.