Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is taking charge to fix America’s border crisis. In a recent interview on Fox News’ “Hannity,” she explained how President Trump’s policies are stopping illegal immigration and kicking out dangerous criminals. Noem joined border patrol agents to see the challenges they face firsthand. She says the administration is focused on catching “the worst of the worst” – gang members, drug dealers, and violent offenders who broke our laws to enter the country.
Noem didn’t just talk about solutions – she took action. Days after being sworn in, she rolled up her sleeves and joined ICE agents during a pre-dawn raid in New York City. Photos showed her wearing a bulletproof vest alongside officers arresting a Venezuelan gang member accused of terrorizing a Colorado neighborhood. “We’re doing exactly what President Trump promised,” Noem declared. Her message was clear: lawbreakers don’t get to hide in sanctuary cities anymore.
The numbers don’t lie. Since President Trump returned to office, daily illegal border crossings dropped by 93%. Noem credits this success to tough policies like Remain in Mexico and rapid deportations. She slammed the weak border policies of previous administrations that let millions pour in unchecked. “We’re finally putting America first,” Noem said, vowing to finish the border wall and support overwhelmed border agents.
Critics on the left complain about immigration crackdowns, but Noem isn’t backing down. She reminded Americans that police departments nationwide have identified illegal immigrants charged with murders, rapes, and robberies. “Why should taxpayers foot the bill for criminals who shouldn’t be here?” she asked. The secretary promised more raids targeting criminal aliens who slipped through under Biden’s open-border disaster.
Noem brings real-world experience to DHS. As a South Dakota rancher and governor, she learned the value of hard work and law enforcement. She helped send National Guard troops to Texas years ago through Operation Lone Star – now she’s taking that state-focused approach nationwide. “We won’t let radical liberals handcuff our heroes in uniform,” Noem said, praising ICE and Border Patrol agents as America’s front-line defenders.
The secretary saved harsh words for so-called “sanctuary cities” that protect illegal immigrants from federal law. She warned these cities will lose funding if they keep putting politics over safety. Noem blasted New York City leaders for letting violent suspects walk free instead of handing them to ICE. “Cities that shield criminals become crime magnets,” she said. “President Trump won’t let that happen.”
While Democrats push for mass amnesty, Noem stressed that legal immigration must serve America’s interests first. She supports merit-based entry systems to attract skilled workers instead of random lottery drawings or family chain migration. “We welcome those who follow the rules,” Noem said, adding that citizenship applicants must learn English and respect U.S. laws before earning the privilege to stay permanently.
Conservatives applaud Noem for restoring common sense at DHS after years of chaos under Biden appointees who let cartels control the border. Her no-nonsense leadership proves President Trump picked the right fighter for this critical job. With record deportations underway and crossings plummeting, Americans finally see hope for lasting security – something every family deserves in this great nation built on laws and justice for all.
