Eric Swalwell Questions Kristi Noem on Doctored MS-13 Photo

Questioning of Secretary Noem

• 🎤 Representative Eric Swalwell questioned Secretary Kristi Noem about a doctored photo of an individual named Abrego Garcia, posted by the President on April 21st.
• ❓ Swalwell repeatedly asked if the letters "MS" and the number "13" on the photo were doctored, emphasizing the importance of credibility for the Secretary.
• 🚫 Noem stated she had no knowledge of the photo and that her focus was on the Department of Homeland Security's mission to secure the nation.

Allegations and Deportation

• 👨‍⚖️ Swalwell accused Noem of not investigating whether the President misrepresented the reason for Garcia's detention and of failing to correct misinformation about MS-13.
• 👶 In a separate line of questioning, Swalwell brought up a case where a four-year-old American citizen with Stage 4 cancer was allegedly deported.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Noem explained that the mother wished to keep her family together and that medical care was confirmed in their home country before the deportation.
• 🇺🇸 Swalwell challenged this, stating the child's home country was the United States and questioned the right to deport a US citizen.

Closing Remarks

• ⚖️ Swalwell, identifying as a former prosecutor, stated he didn't need costumes to show toughness and that he acted with the weight of the law.
• 📄 An article from Fox 45 was entered into the record regarding documents revealing a second protective order.