Overview

• Angelita Morillo called DHS Secretary Kristi Noem a “renowned puppy killer” on CNN and joked about protesters in frog and chicken costumes, drawing a laugh from anchor Boris Sanchez.
• Noem had alleged Portland officials were covering up terrorism and helping Antifa, comments she delivered to far-right influencers after a visit to the city.
• Morillo rejected those assertions, saying Portland provided routine dignitary protections, that conditions were under control, and that no terrorism is occurring.
• City and state leaders have told the administration they do not want the National Guard deployed in Portland, keeping pressure on federal officials.
• Puppy-themed protests referenced Noem’s 2024 book admission about killing her young dog, as Morillo’s CNN clip drew significant online attention and a celebratory Instagram post.