Kristi Noem Confronted on Ethics and Fake Photos by Swalwell and Ramirez

Congressional Confrontation with Kristi Noem

• 🎯 Congresswoman Delia Ramirez delivered a strong takedown of Kristi Noem during a live television appearance, which some observers on Twitter described as "awe-inspiring."
• 💡 The speaker suggests this is the approach the Democratic Party should adopt when dealing with "un-serious people" in the current administration.

Questions on Constitutional Duty and Appropriations

• ⚖️ Ramirez questioned whether the Secretary agreed that Article 1 of the Constitution grants Congress the "power of the purse," to which the Secretary responded affirmatively.
• ❓ A follow-up question regarding the power to disregard congressional appropriations and unilaterally repurpose funds was met with evasion, not a direct yes or no.
• ⚠️ Ramirez accused the Secretary of repeatedly disregarding the law, illegally impounding funds, closing offices established by law, and canceling authorized programs.

Allegations of Misuse of Authority

• 💰 Funds were allegedly redirected to "terrorize communities" through taxpayer-funded political propaganda campaigns targeting families.
• 🏛️ The Secretary is accused of corruptly using emergency authority to avoid procurement, enriching private prison donors by directing $45 billion for ICE detention centers.
• 🔍 This occurred while defunding work on real homeland threats, yet pursuing college newspaper editors, labor leaders, and scientists.

Confrontation on Doctored Photos

• 📸 Eric Swalwell also confronted Kristi Noem, specifically asking if a photo held up by Trump of Abrego Garcia's hands was photoshopped.
• 🚫 Noem evaded the question, unwilling to acknowledge it might be doctored, which Swalwell highlighted as an inability to "cross the dear leader."
• 🗣️ The speaker emphasizes the need to continue these confrontations at every opportunity and treat these individuals with the seriousness they deserve, even if it doesn't change the minds of MAGA supporters.