Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Ignites Portland Furor, Calls Local Leaders ‘Pansies’
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Ignites Portland Furor, Calls Local Leaders ‘Pansies’ U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to Portland yesterday, October 7th, has sparked significant controversy, particularly after she publicly derided local elected officials as ‘pansies’ during an appearance on Fox News. Noem surveyed the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building, a site that has seen ongoing protests since early June. Her visit occurs amidst a heated dispute between the city and the federal government concerning President…