Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 18, 2026
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Key Points:
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the ongoing federal operation in Minneapolis, describing it as the largest in DHS history, aimed at arresting and deporting illegal immigrants involved in violent crimes, and stated the operation will continue until all dangerous individuals are removed.
- Noem claimed that 70% of those detained have committed or been charged with violent crimes, disputing CBS's reported figure of 47%, and emphasized the administration's commitment to enforcing immigration laws strictly.
- Addressing the controversial ICE agent shooting of Renee Good, Noem justified the agent's actions as self-defense against a weaponized vehicle, criticized media coverage, and confirmed that standard investigative protocols are being followed.
- Noem rejected calls for expanded crowd control training for ICE agents,
