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We have a big update right now. Kristi Noem, she's in trouble, very much in trouble. And odds are she may not even finish the month of February. As the head of the Department of Homeland Security. Donald Trump summons her and her aide Corey Lewandowski, who previously served as Trump's campaign manager, to the Oval Office where they had a multi hour conversation and meeting about Noem's operations in Minnesota and elsewhere. She has since been sidelined from overseeing what's happening in Minnesota and she has been sidelined, likely of other operations across the country. And while right now even Fox News is admitting Kristi Noem's time as the head of the Department of Homeland Security may be coming to an end, but it's not just that she's facing increased pressure on Capitol Hill to possibly face impeachment proceedings. Impeachment and removal proceedings. A major development is occurring following the murder of Alex Preddy. So make sure to like, comment, share and subscribe. The more you like, the more people see this. And please consider subscribing to support my work by clicking the link below to my substack this after this morning, Noem was at the White House. We have confirmation and face questions about the Department of Homeland Security's handling of the shooting, the murder of Alex Preddy and its response. Both Noem and Corey Lewandowski elevated Greg Bovino tasked him with overseeing what happened in Minnesota, Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, New Orleans, across the country. And while the Trump administration is not happy and so Bovino, as we know, has been sidelined, he is being sent back to California where he is going to retire as a low CBP agent, no longer the commander of the Border Patrol. But Noem and Lewandowski are likely next. If I had to guess, Lewandowski will be first because remember, Lewandowski wasn't even an actual government employee. He was the special government employee that just extended his stay in the federal government. Noem will be next. But it's not just me saying this, it's FOX News. Take a listen, joins us now.
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Brett, first off, what about the change? We haven't seen much change outside Michael Walsh going to the UN we have not seen much change with this White House. But now Kristi Noem, after a two hour meeting along with Corey Lewandowski and the president in the White House is no longer in charge in Minneapolis. And I don't think any of these are, I think more than likely any of these city operations. What do you think?
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Yeah.
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Good morning. I think it's a sign that while the White House is publicly saying that the president hasn't lost any trust in Secretary Noem, that she is potentially in trouble and that he has confidence in Tom Holman, believes that he can kind of set the stage there in Minneapolis and Minnesota better and that he will directly to President Trump. I mean, he doesn't put that in the truth. Social Post unless there is something amiss. And by all accounts, there is, you know, a lot of infighting in DHS between Noem and her ally, obviously Corlew Lewandowski, Rodney Scott, Border Patrol and Tom Holman with nome. So that bad blood is kind of playing out here in the midst of what I know the president probably realizes is something that they've got to clean up quickly.
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Todd Lyons, too, was on the outs and it looked like Rodney Scott was marginalized. Tom Holman's going to bring both those guys back in and I think he's going to diminish the number of ICE and Border Patrol in the city. I'm very curious to see if the meetings with the mayor and governor will change the tone on, on both those. Instead of continuing to say this is love and you have an obligation to shoot this and Anne Frank references and I wonder if we're going to see a change in tone.
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Well, I mean, just in the conversations that both sides reflected on yesterday between the president and Governor Waltz and the president and the Minneapolis Mayor Fry, I think that, you know, both are saying that they're de escalating the rhetoric. And I think that, you know, that's probably a.
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So I think that's an interesting development. Not just the fact that, you know, what Nome is likely on the way out, but also the fact that even Fox News is recognizing it. Right. And when we talk about the de escalation of the rhetoric following the Preddy murder, what you're seeing is a White House and a DHS that is realizing, wait a second, I may have done something wrong here. Wait a second, this may not have been the right way to go about this. And they're throwing gnome under the bus. They're throwing Bovino Lewandowski under the bus. I mean, take a Listen to Trisha McLaughlin, who was asked point blank whether or not the Department of Homeland Security now considers Preddy to be a domestic terrorist.
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I do want to play one thing that happened on Saturday. This is at FEMA at a press conference there.
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Watch.
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The White House has labeled the man who was killed in Minnesota as a domestic terrorist. Is that something you agree with? And have you seen any evidence to.
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When you Perpetuate violence against a government because of ideological reasons and for reasons to resist and perpetuate violence. That is the definition. Domestic terrorism. This individual who came with weapons and ammunition to stop a law enforcement operation of federal law enforcement officers committed an act of domestic terrorism. That's the facts.
D
Tricia, is the department and the secretary pulling back that label of domestic terrorists from the Alex Preddy situation data?
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This situation we have seen on the ground in Minneapolis, a highly coordinated campaign of violence against our law enforcement. Your viewers have seen the images. And in this case, we saw an individual who, he was armed. He got into a physical altercation with law enforcement. He was in the course of obstructing a federal operation, which is a federal crime. The Department of Homeland Security, we work every day to make sure we're giving the American people swift, accurate information. And so we'll continue to do that.
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As things are moving, as things are evolving. Then are you standing by calling him a domestic terrorist?
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Well, we'll let this investigation that Homeland Security investigators are leading, the FBI is supporting and CBP is doing a separate internal investigation as well. Dana.
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Okay, so I guess it stands then. Let me ask.
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I guess it stands. Even Fox News isn't buying the BS being coming out of the Department of Homeland Security. But it's interesting. Trisha McLaughlin is kind of twisting herself in so many ways to try to avoid calling Alex Brady domestic terrorist this morning. And while at the same time not saying he's not a domestic terrorist, going against what her boss once said. It comes as protests have gone global. This is London, because we know that.
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What happens in the US Is not just what's happening in the US Trumpism isn't confined to the US we see it in Britain. We see it in Britain. In the name of Nigel Farage, someone who wants to bring Trump's racist state violence here to Britain.
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What happens in the United States is not just confined to the United States of America. Powerful words by protesters in the United Kingdom. Those aren't the only protests. There have been protests across America, but also across the world now. And it comes really at an inflection point for the Trump administration. If I had to guess, if I had to guess, odds are Kristy Noem will be out of her job by the end of February or the end of March. She has a hearing in front of the Senate that she agreed to go to the Senate Judiciary committee to testify March 3. I don't think she makes it to that hearing because I don't think the Trump administration wants her to testify. Publicly about what we've seen, especially as all signs point to enforcement operations only ramping up in places like Minneapolis and elsewhere. They're pulling back some folks, but they're bringing in others. That's all that's happening, just to switch a room. So in any event, like comment, share and subscribe, get the word out and I'll have more updates for you very soon. Hey folks, thanks so much for watching. Feel free to add this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you watch for the latest breaking news and daily hits throughout the day. Make sure to follow subscribe. See you soon for more.
Host: Aaron Parnas
Date: January 27, 2026
This episode delivers a rapid-fire, insider-informed breakdown of the political chaos surrounding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Following the controversial murder of Alex Preddy, Noem faces intense scrutiny from both the Trump administration and Congress, with rumors swirling about her imminent removal. Aaron Parnas unpacks these breaking developments, analyzes the strategic infighting, and brings in multiple media perspectives—highlighting the national and international reverberations of this political crisis.
Breaking News: Kristi Noem, Secretary of DHS, has been sidelined from major operations, particularly in Minnesota, after a high-stakes meeting with President Trump and aide Corey Lewandowski in the Oval Office.
"Kristi Noem, she's in trouble, very much in trouble... She has since been sidelined from overseeing what's happening in Minnesota and...other operations across the country."
Fox News Coverage Confirms: Even conservative outlets are acknowledging Noem’s declining status:
"Even Fox News is admitting Kristi Noem's time as the head of the Department of Homeland Security may be coming to an end…"
Triggering Event: The murder of Alex Preddy and DHS’s subsequent response has spotlighted Noem’s leadership and contributed to mounting pressure for her removal.
"A major development is occurring following the murder of Alex Preddy."
Reassignment of Key Players:
Competing factions: Friction is evident between Noem/Lewandowski and other DHS officials, notably Tom Holman and Rodney Scott.
“I think it’s a sign that while the White House is publicly saying that the president hasn’t lost any trust in Secretary Noem, that she is potentially in trouble and that he has confidence in Tom Holman...I mean, he doesn’t put that in the Truth Social Post unless there is something amiss.”
Leadership Shuffle:
"Tom Holman's going to bring both those guys back in and...diminish the number of ICE and Border Patrol in the city."
Both the White House and local officials are reportedly de-escalating rhetoric after the Preddy killing.
"Both are saying that they're de-escalating the rhetoric. And I think that's probably a..."
Aaron posits this signals the administration’s awareness of missteps and its readiness to make public scapegoats.
“They're throwing Noem under the bus. They're throwing Bovino Lewandowski under the bus.”
Media exchanges at FEMA highlight reluctance to label Alex Preddy a domestic terrorist:
"The White House has labeled the man who was killed in Minnesota as a domestic terrorist. Is that something you agree with?"
“When you perpetuate violence against a government because of ideological reasons… that is the definition. Domestic terrorism. This individual ... committed an act of domestic terrorism.”
DHS’s Unclear Position: Tricia McLaughlin, a DHS spokesperson, evades a direct answer, signaling internal confusion.
“Even Fox News isn't buying the BS coming out of DHS. But it's interesting—Tricia McLaughlin is kind of twisting herself in so many ways to try to avoid calling Alex Preddy domestic terrorist this morning.”
International Reaction: Protests erupt in London and worldwide, reflecting the global impact of US policies.
“What happens in the US is not just what's happening in the US… We see it in Britain...in the name of Nigel Farage, someone who wants to bring Trump's racist state violence here to Britain.”
Aaron’s Analysis:
Imminent Testimony (March 3rd): Noem has agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee, but Aaron doubts she’ll remain in her role long enough to appear.
“She has a hearing in front of the Senate...March 3. I don't think she makes it to that hearing because I don't think the Trump administration wants her to testify publicly about what we've seen...”
Continued Shake-Up:
On Fox News Confirming the Crisis:
Aaron Parnas (00:44):
"Even Fox News is admitting Kristi Noem's...time as the head of the Department of Homeland Security may be coming to an end."
On Internal DHS Infighting:
Guest Analyst (02:21):
"...there is, you know, a lot of infighting in DHS...that bad blood is kind of playing out here..."
On Global Impact:
London Protest Speaker (06:49):
"Trumpism isn't confined to the US...We see it in Britain, in the name of Nigel Farage..."
Aaron Parnas’ style is direct, sharp, and focused on pulling back the curtain on DC maneuvering. Analysis is incisive, with a Gen Z urgency and an evident skepticism toward official narratives—especially as recited by embattled DHS spokespeople.
This episode is essential listening for anyone tracking the power struggles within the current administration, offering both immediacy and depth as events continue to unfold.