DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced tough questioning during a congressional hearing where Rep. Bennie Thompson critiqued her frequent photo ops and appearances at various missions. Critics have accused her of overshadowing the seriousness of her role with theatrical portrayals, including prior incidents such as riding a horse at the border or pointing a gun improperly at a border patrol agent. Commentators like Megyn Kelly have condemned her for turning serious DHS actions into glamorized, theatrical displays, arguing that such actions undermine the credibility of DHS and ICE by prioritizing personal branding over duty.
During a congressional hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced criticism for her theatrical public appearances and photo ops, which many consider undermining the seriousness of her role.
Rep. Bennie Thompson confronted Noem about her priorities amid her various appearances, questioning her focus on taxpayer dollars for DHS while seemingly prioritizing publicity.
Critics, including Megyn Kelly, have called out Noem's costume changes and photo ops for glamorizing her position, arguing they diminish the professionalism of the agencies involved.
Kelly emphasized that Noem's style is inappropriate for her role as it distracts from the real mission of ICE, highlighting the need for serious policy over theatricality.
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