politics
January 29, 2026
US Democrats call for Trump to fire Homeland Security chief
Top House Democrats have threatened to impeach US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if Donald Trump doesn’t fire her
TL;DR
- House Democrats are threatening impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- The threat is in response to the killing of a man by federal agents in Minneapolis.
- Democrats demand Noem be fired by President Trump, or they will commence impeachment proceedings.
- Impeachment articles were previously introduced over the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents.
- Minneapolis has seen demonstrations following a federal immigration enforcement push.
- President Trump defended Noem, stating she would not step down and expressing confidence in her.
- Impeachments of US cabinet officials are rare, with the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas being impeached previously by the House and acquitted by the Senate.