Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Violence Against Law Enforcement

ICE Facility Shooting Incident

• 🎯 The suspect, Joshua John, targeted ICE by shooting into a building and carport from an elevated rooftop.
• ⚠️ Secretary Noem stated that law enforcement officers face violence daily, not just in rhetoric but in actions, and that this incident is being investigated by the FBI.
• 🇺🇸 The President is described as furious about daily victims of crime and terrorist attacks on facilities where people are working.

Response to Violence

• 👮‍♀️ The U.S. will respond by hiring more ICE and law enforcement officers.
• ⚖️ Noem emphasized the need for the country to obey and follow the law, urging politicians to act rather than just give speeches.
• 🗣️ She criticized suggestions that the motive for the shooting should not be assumed, calling such ideas irresponsible and stating that etching messages into shell casings is not done for fun but by those who are evil.

Media Portrayal of Law Enforcement

• 📰 Secretary Noem criticized media outlets, specifically mentioning MSNBC, for lying and mischaracterizing events involving ICE agents.
• 🚫 She refuted a report about ICE holding an autistic girl to pressure her father, stating the father was a criminal who abandoned his child.
• 📢 The Department of Homeland Security has to issue multiple press releases daily to correct false narratives about deporting citizens or separating families.

Call to Action

• 🤝 Noem urged the American people to send a strong message by signing up to join law enforcement at join.is.gov.
• 🛡️ This action is framed as supporting those who defend America and have the backs of law enforcement officers.
• 🔍 Details about how the suspect gained access to the roof and any CCTV footage will be released by the FBI when appropriate and verified.