Homeland Democrats Inquiry on Kristi Noem’s Illegal Mass Firings at DHS
2025 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Committee Democrats, announced a letter they sent to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem inquiring on her recent illegal termination of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) probationary employees, including those who had received strong performance reviews and military veterans.
Letter excerpt:
Without a fully staffed Department, the United States is less equipped to respond to natural disasters, harden our networks, and secure our transportation systems. Firing homeland security professionals en masse across DHS at a time when the Nation is facing acute threats from cyber criminals, deadly natural disasters, and aviation vulnerabilities undermines the Department’s mission. The supposed financial savings from these firings represent investments Congress has made to protect our national security, which the Administration has no constitutional authority to undo.
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