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Kristi Noem pressed by Fox News host over ICE killing Alex Pretti

Kristi Noem repeatedly dodged questions from Sean Hannity over criticism of her actions and remarks following the shooting of Alex Pretti. — Kristi Noem repeatedly dodged questions from Sean Hannity over criticism of her actions and remarks following the shooting of Alex Pretti. (Fox News)

Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem was questioned by Fox News host Sean Hannity regarding her description of Alex Pretti as a “domestic terrorist” following his fatal shooting by immigration agents.
Noem has faced intense scrutiny, including calls for her impeachment and firing, over her department's handling of the shooting and her public statements.
Hannity pressed Noem on whether DHS's initial claim that Pretti drew a gun was “premature,” given video evidence suggesting the weapon was disarmed before the shooting.
Noem attributed the initial inaccurate information to the 'chaotic' situation on the ground and later blamed the previous administration for border issues.
The president subsequently described Pretti as an 'insurrectionist' on Truth Social, appearing to align with a narrative that justifies the killing.

Even Hannity questions Kristi Noem for calling Alex Pretti a ‘terrorist’: Was that ‘premature’? — In full