Kristi Noem was recently questioned during a congressional hearing about her professional relationship with Corey Lewandowski, an adviser connected to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The exchange gained attention on social media due to her firm response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hearing, held before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on March 4, focused on immigration enforcement and recent incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement. During her testimony, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove asked Noem about Lewandowski\u2019s role and then raised a question about whether there was a personal relationship between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Noem responded strongly, emphasizing that the question was inappropriate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI am shocked we\u2019re going down and peddling tabloid garbage in this committee.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
She clarified Lewandowski\u2019s role, noting that he is a special government employee who works for the White House and does not have decision-making authority within DHS. Both Noem and Lewandowski have repeatedly denied any personal relationship, and both are married.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other lawmakers pressed the issue, with Rep. Jared Moskowitz suggesting that a direct denial could address the rumors. Noem maintained her stance, calling the line of questioning \u201cridiculous\u201d and emphasizing that she had refuted the claims for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the hearing, reports indicated that President Donald Trump decided to replace Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Sen. Markwayne Mullin will assume the role at the end of the month. Noem will transition to a new position as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, part of a Western Hemisphere security initiative scheduled to be announced in Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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