Republicans Call For DHS Secretary Noem To Resign After Minneapolis Shootings
Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski and House Democrats are urging Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to step down amid scrutiny after two Minneapolis deaths.
Overview
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, publicly said Kristi Noem should resign as Homeland Security secretary amid fallout from the Jan. 24 and Jan. ? Minneapolis shootings, the senators told reporters.
The push for Noem's departure intensified after the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti and the earlier death of Renee Nicole Good, incidents that prompted a Justice Department investigation and disputed accounts over whether Pretti was armed, according to eyewitness video and federal statements.
House Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Katherine Clark of Massachusetts and Pete Aguilar of California issued a joint statement saying Noem should be fired immediately or face impeachment proceedings, officials confirmed.
Tom Homan was sent by President Donald Trump to replace Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino as the lead on the Minnesota operation, and the department reported thousands of agents deployed in the state and multiple congressional oversight demands.
Congress faces a funding deadline on Jan. 31 to avert a partial government shutdown, and Senate Democrats are seeking to add guardrails to DHS funding while more than 160 House Democrats have backed an impeachment resolution against Noem, officials said.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story as an administration under pressure, highlighting backlash and a tactical retreat. Editorial language (e.g., explosive, shocking deaths) and leading with fatalities and protests foreground criticism; selection of governor and protesters' reactions, plus juxtaposition of Trump's de-escalation remarks, paints the leadership change as a response to public outcry.
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![Trump: Noem Won't Resign, "I Want A Very Honorable And Honest Investigation" Into Killing Of Pretti [VIDEO]](https://www.joemygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Trump2026sideview.jpg)
FAQ
Kristi Noem is the Homeland Security Secretary, facing calls to resign from Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, and House Democrats, due to scrutiny over the Minneapolis shootings.
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal immigration officers on January 24, 2026, during a targeted operation; bystander videos show him being restrained before being shot, contradicting some DHS claims.
Renee Nicole Good (also referred to as Renee Macklin Good) was killed earlier in January 2026 by ICE officers in Minneapolis when she drove away after partially blocking a street during an incident.
Republican Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), along with House Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar, are urging Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment.
President Donald Trump sent Tom Homan to replace Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino as lead on the Minnesota operation, with thousands of agents deployed amid congressional oversight demands.
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