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Interviewer Claps Back at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After She Says Americans 'Can't Trust the Government': 'You Are the Government!'


Published on 2025-02-10 18:00:40 - MSN
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  • CNN anchor Dana Bash reminded the Trump-appointed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that she is the government during a confounding exchange on Sunday.

The article discusses an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation" where South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem criticized the trustworthiness of the U.S. government. When challenged by interviewer Margaret Brennan, who pointed out that Noem herself is part of the government, Noem responded by distinguishing between elected officials and the broader bureaucratic system, suggesting that the latter often acts independently of elected leaders' directives. This exchange highlights a common political narrative where elected officials distance themselves from the actions of the government they are part of, especially when addressing public distrust.

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