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Trump defends Noem, Gabbard and Bondi at National Prayer Breakfast
Trump rejects rumors of firing DHS Secretary Noem and cites record low crime and strong border enforcement under her leadership during National Prayer Breakfast.
- On Feb. 5, 2026, President Donald Trump said he will not fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, rejecting talk of an ouster after an NBC Nightly News pre-Super Bowl interview.
- After two fatal Minneapolis shootings last month, federal agents involved in Minneapolis operations faced criticism following the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, sparking calls from faith leaders including Archbishop Paul S. Coakley for accountability.
- Trump defended his record, saying, `Look, look, she was in charge of the border. I mean, everybody gives me A+ on the border. People were pouring into our country,` and NBC transcript shows he cited national crime statistics dating back 125 years.
- Political tensions intensified as Rep. Hakeem Jeffries escalated criticism of Kristi Noem while President Donald Trump publicly defended her against removal calls.
- In broader remarks at the breakfast, Trump defended enforcement, cited Nigeria strikes, and spotlighted the White House 'Presidential Walk of Fame' while criticizing predecessors.
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Catholic ReviewIn National Prayer Breakfast address, Trump backs Noem after Minneapolis fallout
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump Feb. 5 said he will not fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid political fallout after some of her department’s controversial actions in Minneapolis. Critics including faith leaders have questioned immigration enforcement efforts in that city, especially after the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, both 37-year-old U.S. citizens and Minneapolis residents shot and killed by fede…
Trump defends Noem, Gabbard and Bondi at National Prayer Breakfast
President Donald Trump defended three members of his cabinet whose actions have drawn scrutiny and touted U.S. military strength in a free-wheeling speech on Thursday at the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington.
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