By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-rep-thompson-calls-on-noem-to-resign-for-making-america-less-safe Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Rep. Thompson calls on Noem to resign for ‘making America less safe’ Politics Dec 11, 2025 1:41 PM EST Rep. Bennie Thompson, the ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee, told Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday that she has diverted vast resources to carry out President Donald Trump’s “extreme” immigration agenda, and failed to provide basic responses to oversight questions from Congress. “I call on you to resign,” the Mississippi congressman said. “Do a real service to the country.” WATCH: Noem defends Trump immigration policy in House hearing on security threats A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Rep. Bennie Thompson, the ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee, told Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday that she has diverted vast resources to carry out President Donald Trump’s “extreme” immigration agenda, and failed to provide basic responses to oversight questions from Congress. “I call on you to resign,” the Mississippi congressman said. “Do a real service to the country.” WATCH: Noem defends Trump immigration policy in House hearing on security threats A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now