Protester Disrupts Kristi Noem's Opening Statement at Homeland Security Hearing

Homeland Security Hearing Begins

• 📌 The hearing commenced with the chairman reminding members that opening statements could be submitted for the record.
• ⚖️ Witnesses were sworn in, affirming their commitment to provide truthful testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee.

Introduction of Witnesses

• 🇺🇸 Secretary Kristi Noem, former Governor of South Dakota, was introduced as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
• 🕵️ Mr. Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, with extensive combat and intelligence experience, was presented.
• FBI Operations Director Michael Glishin, with over two decades in national security and experience leading the Terrorist Screening Center, was also introduced.

Kristi Noem's Opening Statement Interrupted

• 🗣️ Secretary Noem began her opening statement, expressing gratitude for the hearing and the opportunity to discuss worldwide threats.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 She introduced her family members present, including her husband, daughters, son-in-laws, and granddaughter.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 She also acknowledged the presence of "angel families" in the audience, expressing gratitude for their strength.

Protest and Removal

• 📢 An anti-deportation protester interrupted Secretary Noem's statement, shouting slogans like "GET OFF OUR STREET. STOP TERRORIZING OUR COMMUNITY."
• 🚨 The chairman addressed the disruption, stating that it was a violation of law and a criminal offense, and instructed Capitol police to remove the individual.