Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Noem Firing, DHS Funding Vote

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after President Trump announced he has fired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem:

"Kristi Noem should have been fired a long time ago. Her corruption, self-dealing, and tolerance and advocacy for lawlessness at ICE were sufficient grounds for termination.

On top of that, she fired high-performing, experienced federal workers and contractors in our community who kept our country safe. She was never fit to serve, and the Department needs a capable, qualified leader who will lead this agency forward and help protect the American people."

Rep. Subramanyam is a co-sponsor of impeachment articles for Kristi Noem. In addition to Noem's firing, Rep. Subramanyam voted against the DHS funding bill.

The Congressman said, "House Democrats have been very clear about what we want. We want accountability and transparency for ICE. That includes masks off of federal agents and no more administrative warrants. DHS doesn't need to be shut down. We have a bill that would fund most of DHS except ICE and the office of the Secretary, but House Republicans have refused to bring it to the floor.

Additionally, this administration has fired counterterrorism and cybersecurity experts. We're now in a war where cybersecurity and terrorism are at the forefront. They fired a lot of people who were involved in counterterrorism, and there's a 22-year-old running counterterrorism for our country. We need leaders who will take our national security seriously."

Rep. Subramanyam spoke on the House floor earlier today about the DHS funding bill. You can watch that here.