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Poll Shows 52% of Voters Back Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

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  • UNITED STATES – FEBRUARY 3: Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, left, Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., attend a rally with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and other caucuses, to call for the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, outside Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
    UNITED STATES – FEBRUARY 3: Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, left, Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., attend a rally with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and other caucuses, to call for the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, outside Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
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    UNITED STATES – FEBRUARY 3: Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, left, Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., attend a rally with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and other caucuses, to call for the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, outside Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images) Source Full size
  • WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 24: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference in the National Response Coordination Center at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters on January 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Federal immigration agents shot and killed another U.S. citizen on Saturday morning, later identified as Alex Pretti, during operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)
    WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 24: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference in the National Response Coordination Center at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters on January 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Federal immigration agents shot and killed another U.S. citizen on Saturday morning, later identified as Alex Pretti, during operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)
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    WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 24: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference in the National Response Coordination Center at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters on January 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Federal immigration agents shot and killed another U.S. citizen on Saturday morning, later identified as Alex Pretti, during operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • UNITED STATES – FEBRUARY 3: Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, left, Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., attend a rally with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and other caucuses, to call for the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, outside Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
    UNITED STATES – FEBRUARY 3: Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, left, Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., attend a rally with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and other caucuses, to call for the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, outside Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
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    UNITED STATES – FEBRUARY 3: Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, left, Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., attend a rally with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and other caucuses, to call for the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, outside Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images) Source Full size
  • WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 24: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference in the National Response Coordination Center at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters on January 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Federal immigration agents shot and killed another U.S. citizen on Saturday morning, later identified as Alex Pretti, during operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)
    WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 24: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference in the National Response Coordination Center at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters on January 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Federal immigration agents shot and killed another U.S. citizen on Saturday morning, later identified as Alex Pretti, during operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)
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    WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 24: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference in the National Response Coordination Center at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters on January 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Federal immigration agents shot and killed another U.S. citizen on Saturday morning, later identified as Alex Pretti, during operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) Source Full size

Majority Support Impeachment in Early February Poll Data for Progress poll of 1,307 likely voters conducted Jan 30‑Feb 2 found 52 % favor impeaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, 36 % oppose and 12 % are unsure, with a ±3‑point margin of error. Among Democrats, 80 % support impeachment versus only 8 % opposition; among Republicans, 21 % back impeachment while 68 % oppose. Noem’s net favorability sits at –13, with 27 % favorable, 40 % unfavorable and 33 % unfamiliar [1].

Democrats File Articles and Stage Protests More than 180 House Democrats have added their names to articles of impeachment, and at least 160 have signed Rep. Robin Kelly’s resolution targeting Noem’s actions in Minnesota [3][1]. Lawmakers Jasmine Crockett, Robin Kelly, Gil Cisneros and Ilhan Omar led protests outside ICE headquarters demanding Noem’s resignation or removal. The bipartisan push includes calls for withholding DHS funding until oversight reforms are enacted [1].

Republican Senators Urge Dismissal While Others Remain Cautious Senators Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis publicly urged President Donald Trump to fire Noem, labeling her Minnesota actions “amateurish” and disqualifying [2]. Senate Majority Leader John Thune described the incident as an “inflection point” but said the decision rests with the president, indicating a more measured stance [3]. The split shows that while some GOP members align with Democratic calls for removal, others refrain from explicit condemnation.

President Trump Publicly Defends Noem and Border Gains In a White House‑shared email, Trump praised Noem’s performance, calling the border “totally secure” compared with prior migrant influxes and stating she will not step down [2]. He reiterated confidence in her leadership when reporters asked about resignation [3]. The administration also dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis to report directly to the president amid the controversy [2][3].

Minneapolis Shootings Spark Funding Standoff and Policy Criticism Fatal shootings of federal agents in Minneapolis this month intensified scrutiny of Noem’s immigration enforcement, prompting her to admit earlier remarks about the Alex Pretti incident may have been inaccurate [2]. Democrats are leveraging the controversy to seek restraints on Border Patrol and ICE in the upcoming appropriations bill, warning that a funding impasse could trigger a government shutdown [3]. Noem’s characterization of the killings as “domestic terrorism” and her comments on the Renee Good case have further fueled criticism and calls for accountability [3].

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Jan 7, 2026 – ICE agent Jonathan E. Ross fatally shoots 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation, prompting local officials to call the incident “totally predictable” and “totally avoidable” and sparking protests and calls for accountability[12][11].

Jan 8, 2026 – Rep. Robin Kelly announces she will file articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, accusing her of turning ICE into a “rogue force” that “leaves death” in its wake; Rep. Raja Krishnamurthi immediately pledges to cosponsor, while DHS defends the agent as responding to “domestic terrorism” and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to “get the f*** out of Minneapolis”[12][12].

Jan 9, 2026 – A DHS spokesperson calls the Democratic impeachment push “silly” and warns that ICE officers face a sharp rise in assaults; Kelly formally unveils three impeachment articles alleging obstruction, public‑trust violations, and self‑dealing, and Rep. Delia Ramirez reiterates her December demand that Noem resign or be impeached[10][11].

Jan 12, 2026 – Democrats move forward with the impeachment effort after the Good shooting, with Rep. Angie Craig vowing to pursue impeachment and Rep. Yassamin Ansari joining as a cosponsor, while DHS repeats its “silly” characterization of the plan[9][9].

Jan 14, 2026 – More than 50 House Democrats sign the impeachment resolution, and Kelly reports that nearly 70 Democrats now back the three‑article measure; DHS again labels the effort “silly,” and Noem brands the Good shooting an “act of domestic terrorism” on X[8][15].

Jan 15, 2026 – Senator Ed Markey publicly backs impeachment of Noem on X, linking the move to ICE funding and violence tied to immigration policy[7].

Jan 19, 2026 – Rep. Angie Craig calls for Noem’s impeachment, describing her as “out of control” and accusing her of violating constitutional rights; about 1,500 troops are placed on standby for potential deployment amid Minnesota protests, and DHS dismisses the impeachment push as inappropriate during a “serious moment”[6][6].

Jan 20, 2026 – Kelly formally introduces three impeachment articles; 97 Democrats have signed on, while DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin dismisses the effort as “silly” and argues lawmakers should change the law if they disagree with ICE actions[5][5].

Jan 25, 2026 – Sen. Jacky Rosen announces she will seek Noem’s impeachment, citing misleading statements about the Alex Pretti shooting and alleging $172 million in luxury jet purchases for Noem; video shows Pretti holding only a phone, contradicting the administration’s “defensive fire” claim[14][14].

Jan 27, 2026 – Noem is slated to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 3, while House Democrats expand the impeachment coalition to over 120 co‑sponsors; Tom Homan is sent to Minnesota to oversee ICE operations, and betting odds on Noem’s departure rise to 37 %[4][3].

Jan 28, 2026 – House leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar issue a joint statement demanding Noem’s immediate removal or impeachment; more than 160 Democrats have signed the resolution, and a looming DHS funding battle threatens a partial government shutdown on Jan 30 if no restraints are added[13].

Jan 30, 2026 – On Fox News, Noem tells Sean Hannity “These radicals are attacking me but I’m just doing my job,” while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says she “has to go”; Trump emails supporters praising Noem’s “very good job” and a “totally secure” border, Republican senators Murkowski and Tillis urge Trump to fire Noem, and Tom Homan is deployed to Minneapolis as “border czar”[2][2].

Feb 3, 2026 – A Data for Progress poll of likely voters finds 52 % favor impeaching Noem (80 % of Democrats, 21 % of Republicans); over 180 House Democrats have signed the articles, Democratic lawmakers stage protests outside ICE headquarters demanding Noem’s resignation, and DHS again dismisses the effort as “silly”[1][1].

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