Black America Explodes After Trump Fires Kristi Noem

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who oversaw ICE and the enforcement of immigration laws, including border security and counter-terrorism initiatives, was fired, a move widely applauded by Black Americans and many Democratic leaders, both Black and white, who had criticized her tenure and called for a complete overhaul of the department’s controversial policies.

The resignation on Thursday (March 5) was reportedly due to Noem making Trump look bad during a recent hearing, according to Reuters. However, many Black people online felt she deserved the outcome.

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey expressed no sympathy. “I called for her removal in the hearing just this week,” he said. “This does not end the way that they are detaining Americans violating our constitutional rights, slamming people to pavements, murdering people.”

Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown wrote, “You served with complete dishonor, were entirely unethical, and oversaw countless ICE abuses. My only regret is that you were fired before you could be impeached.”

Trump announced that Noem “will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere.” Sen. Mullin is slated to take over her role at the end of the month.

Black America quickly took to the internet to celebrate the news. “@Joracle_ said on X,” Kissed the ring and still got trampled. It’s what she deserves, tweeted @Joracle_ said on X.

@JeroslynDiva08 wrote , “I need her ugly face removed from all airport TSA announcement videos ASAP!” Since stepping into her position, Noem was constantly hit with criticism over her handling of immigration enforcement. This week, she was grilled by Congress members over ongoing ICE operations– which most Americans oppose.

“We should be able to lock up Kristi Noem and take photos and videos of her while she’s caged up and humiliated, since that’s what that ghoul thinks is suitable treatment for human beings,” @_Zeets tweeted. “She should never be at peace in this world.”

“Kristi Noem is speaking in Tennessee, and it’s not clear whether or not she knows she’s fired???” journalist Ahmed Baba pointed out. Noem spoke in Nashville during a conference of the Sergeant Benevolent Association right as Trump announced her replacement.”This is humiliating,” Baba continued.

@shaTIRED said, “Kristi Noem, I hope you like the color orange girl, there’s a prison jumpsuit in your future.”

Rapper Piles chimed in saying, “Kristi Noem ONLY Did What He [Trump] Told Her To Do!!!!! She’s Not The Problem He Is!!!!!”

“She’s about to TELL ALL. Watch,” @Drtre81 said.

“Another day in Trump’s administration: loyalty up, competence optional,” @cwebbonline said.

“Can’t celebrate Kristi Noem possibly getting fired when you realize who will be her replacement,” @covie_93 tweeted. Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Noem. The Ohio native spent 10 years in the House of Representatives before being elected to the Senate in 2023. Trump even called the former MMA fighter a “MAGA Warrior.”

“Markwayne Mullin is just as insane as Kristi Noem. Remember: Trump needs a scapegoat for the midterms. The face will change, the policies will continue,” Md. House candidate Isaiah Martin said.

“An even bigger idiot to replace the previous idiot. The bar is so low that we shouldn’t be surprised,” @imonlyjanus wrote.

@HazyGreenThumb tweeted, “Maga has the audacity to call Jasmine Crockett ‘Ghetto.'” The fiery Texas representative also reacted on X to the news of the former secretary.

“Kristi Noem will go down as the worst DHS Secretary in American history,” Rep. Jasmine Crockett wrote. “Frankly, she should’ve been gone a long time ago — and she will not be missed.”

Other Congress members shared their thoughts. “Pam Bondi is next,” Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries simply said. “Keep the pressure on these extremists.”

“Kristi Noem is out at DHS – long overdue. But questions still remain,” Md. Gov. Wes Moore tweeted in reference to a federal immigration detention facility plan in Washington County. “Marylanders still deserve answers, these questions aren’t going away.”