Sen. Jacky Rosen says the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis exposed a leadership failure at DHS and blames Secretary Kristi Noem for not reining in ICE and partner agencies. Rosen accuses Noem of misusing taxpayer funds — including purchases of two private jets and about $220 million in advertising contracts tied to favored firms — and of misleading the public about the shooting. Citing these failures, Rosen urges the House to begin impeachment proceedings and says she will vote to convict and remove Noem in the Senate.
Sen. Jacky Rosen Urges Impeachment Of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Minneapolis Killing
Sen. Jacky Rosen: Why my House colleagues should impeach Kristi Noem
Like millions of Americans, Sen. Jacky Rosen says she watched with horror as video of the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis circulated over the weekend. In an opinion calling for accountability, Rosen argues the incident exposed a breakdown in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and places primary responsibility on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Rosen contends that the killing occurred because DHS leadership failed to restrain Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its partner agencies and to ensure they respect Americans' constitutional rights. She says Noem has either lost control of her department, is unwilling to rein in constitutional violations, or both.
Allegations of Wasteful Spending and Favoritism
Beyond operational failures, Rosen criticizes Noem for allegedly using taxpayer dollars for personal benefit and political favoritism. Rosen cites reports that Noem authorized purchases of two private jets — described in reporting as unusually expensive — and that DHS awarded roughly $220 million in advertising contracts to firms with close ties to senior officials. DHS issued statements disputing involvement in subcontractor selection, but Rosen says those denials strain credulity.
Response To The Pretti Shooting
Rosen also faults Noem for publicly suggesting, before a full investigation, that Alex Pretti was a 'domestic terrorist' who tried to kill ICE officers. Rosen says the available video evidence does not show Pretti brandishing a weapon and that the premature characterization was misleading and irresponsible.
'That was the last straw for me and for many across the country,' Rosen wrote, arguing the secretary's conduct and leadership failures warrant removal from office.
Impeachment Call
As a U.S. senator with the constitutional authority to vote on removal after House impeachment, Rosen says she is urging lawmakers in both parties to begin impeachment proceedings against Secretary Noem. She further says she will vote to convict and remove Noem from office if the House impeaches her.
Rosen frames her call as a matter of public safety, constitutional fidelity and stewardship of taxpayer funds: for transparency and the integrity of institutions that serve the American people, congressional action is required, she argues.
Disclosure: This piece is an editorial call to action by Sen. Rosen and reflects her stated views and allegations; some claims referenced are drawn from media reporting and DHS statements cited by Rosen.
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