U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) issued a statement following President Trump’s decision to dismiss Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.
“Kristi Noem should have been fired a long time ago. Her corruption, self-dealing, and tolerance and advocacy for lawlessness at ICE were sufficient grounds for termination.
On top of that, she fired high-performing, experienced federal workers and contractors in our community who kept our country safe. She was never fit to serve, and the Department needs a capable, qualified leader who will lead this agency forward and help protect the American people,” Subramanyam said.
Subramanyam is also a co-sponsor of impeachment articles against Noem. He voted against the recent DHS funding bill as well.
The Congressman stated, “House Democrats have been very clear about what we want. We want accountability and transparency for ICE. That includes masks off of federal agents and no more administrative warrants. DHS doesn’t need to be shut down. We have a bill that would fund most of DHS except ICE and the office of the Secretary, but House Republicans have refused to bring it to the floor.
Additionally, this administration has fired counterterrorism and cybersecurity experts. We’re now in a war where cybersecurity and terrorism are at the forefront. They fired a lot of people who were involved in counterterrorism, and there’s a 22-year-old running counterterrorism for our country. We need leaders who will take our national security seriously.”
Earlier today, Subramanyam addressed the House regarding the DHS funding bill.
