Minneapolis Shooting has led to Sen. Jacky Rosen in calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Minneapolis Shooting: Sen. Jacky Rosen Calls for Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada is calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, accusing her of misleading the public about the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old protester in Minneapolis.
Rosen’s call comes as anger grows among congressional Democrats following a series of deadly encounters involving federal immigration agents in Minnesota. Lawmakers have also pledged to oppose funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), escalating tensions ahead of a key vote on a government spending package.
In a statement to The Associated Press, Rosen said Noem has failed in her leadership of DHS and has lost control of the department amid what she described as abuses of power by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Rosen said Noem’s conduct surrounding the Minneapolis shooting was “deeply shameful” and warranted impeachment and removal from office.
The shooting that prompted Rosen’s remarks occurred Saturday, when Alex Pretti was killed by a Border Patrol agent during a federal operation. The incident happened just weeks after another Minneapolis resident, Renée Good, was fatally shot by an ICE officer on Jan. 7. Both deaths have sparked protests and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics.
Rosen criticized Noem for publicly defending the shooting of Pretti before a full investigation was completed. Video footage reviewed by the Associated Press appears to contradict the administration’s claim that agents fired defensively as Pretti approached them with a gun. While Pretti was licensed to carry a firearm, video shows him holding only a cellphone at the time of the shooting. Officials later said a handgun was found on him but did not confirm that it was brandished.
Noem said Pretti arrived at the scene to interfere with a law enforcement operation and described the situation as a threat to officer safety.
Beyond the shootings, Rosen accused Noem of misusing taxpayer funds, citing reports that the Coast Guard purchased two luxury jets valued at $172 million for the secretary’s use. Rosen said such actions further undermined public trust.
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey has also called for impeachment, while several other Democratic senators said they would oppose DHS funding even if it leads to a partial government shutdown. Some Republicans, meanwhile, have urged a full investigation into the shooting, including Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.
In the House, support for impeachment has grown, with more than 100 Democrats backing a resolution to begin proceedings. Following a private call with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, many House Democrats publicly endorsed impeachment. Rep. Laura Gillen of New York, who previously supported DHS funding, said accountability was now necessary and called for Noem’s immediate impeachment.
Impeachment remains unlikely in the GOP-controlled Congress, but the controversy is expected to complicate efforts to pass spending legislation and avert a partial government shutdown later this month.
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