Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman issued a direct appeal to President Donald Trump on Tuesday to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Fetterman took to X to accuse Noem of betraying the department's mission following a series of deadly incidents in Minnesota. The Senator warned the President not to repeat the mistakes of the previous administration by retaining an "incompetent" leader.
Fetterman’s demand follows the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good during federal immigration operations in Minneapolis this month. "Americans have died," Fetterman declared while tagging the President's official accounts. He argued that the current situation in Minnesota has devolved into a dangerous "urban theatre" that threatens both civilians and law enforcement.
The Pennsylvania Democrat has typically taken a more pragmatic approach to border security than many in his party. While he remains a pro-immigration lawmaker, he has recently broken with the far-left by rejecting calls to abolish ICE. Fetterman maintains that the nation deserves a secured border and that criminal migrants should be deported immediately.
However, Fetterman believes the strategies currently deployed in Minneapolis are incompatible with American values. He urged the Trump administration to order the Minneapolis operations to "stand down" to prevent further violence. The Senator noted that his family grieves for the victims while still supporting the general mission of border management.
Secretary Noem is currently facing an impeachment push from more than half of the House Democrats. They cite the ongoing chaos in Minnesota as evidence that she is unfit to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Despite this pressure, the White House has previously signaled confidence in her ability to manage the national immigration crackdown.
Fetterman’s appeal puts him in a unique position as a Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Management. He continues to push for a path to citizenship for hardworking families while demanding accountability for federal leadership. Whether the President will heed the advice of the Pennsylvania Senator remains to be seen as tensions continue to rise.