DHS Secretary Noem on Attempted Truck Ramming at Coast Guard Base

Attempted Truck Ramming Incident

• ⚠️ A violent individual attempted to ram a U-Haul truck into a Coast Guard base in Northern California.
• 🎯 The incident threatened the lives of individuals serving in the Coast Guard.
• 🚨 Secretary Noem described the event as "horrific" and stated it "won't stand for that anymore."

Federal Response and Support

• 📞 Noem spoke with the President about the incident shortly after it occurred.
• 🤝 The President stated that if local authorities cannot protect law enforcement and Coast Guard members, the federal government would be forced to intervene.
• 🇺🇸 This intervention could include bringing in more support, potentially the National Guard or Department of War individuals.

Coast Guard's Broader Mission

• 🚢 The Coast Guard is actively involved in drug interdiction efforts, intercepting significant amounts of cocaine, fentanyl, and meth.
• 🌊 Their mission extends beyond search and rescue to include maritime interdictions, working with agencies like ICE, ERRO, and HSI.
• 💊 By removing deadly drugs from circulation, the Coast Guard's operations are credited with saving millions of lives.

San Francisco Safety Concerns

• 🗣️ Noem also discussed San Francisco's efforts to improve street safety with the mayor.
• 🚨 The President had previously offered federal cooperation but warned of intervention if the situation did not improve.
• 📉 Noem noted that the previous night's events were not a good example of the mayor's accomplishments in securing the city.