# Kristi Noem on The No Agenda Show Kristi Noem comes up in 45 chapters across 35 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2019 to April 2026. - **Chapters:** 45 - **Episodes:** 35 - **Discussed:** November 2019 – April 2026 - **Related topics:** [South Dakota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-dakota.md), [Ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [Dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Domestic Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Corey Lewandowski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corey-lewandowski.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 45 ### Markwayne Mullin, DHS Confirmation, Kristi Noem Exit - **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-09 - **Time:** 1:05:19–1:08:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/markwayne-mullin-dhs-confirmation-kristi-noem-exit.md Markwayne Mullin faced a Senate confirmation hearing to replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. Mullin addressed past controversial statements regarding DHS shootings and expressed regret for disparaging victims before investigations were complete. The leadership change is viewed as a strategic pivot by the Trump administration away from the aggressive optics associated with Noem's tenure. Keywords: markwayne mullin, [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [confirmation hearing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confirmation-hearing.md), [stephen miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-miller.md) ### Brian Noem, Bimbofication Fetish Allegations - **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-02 - **Time:** 59:10–1:01:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/brian-noem-bimbofication-fetish-allegations.md Leaked photographs purportedly showing Brian Noem, husband of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, involved in a "bimbofication" fetish community have surfaced. The Daily Mail reported on messages and images of Noem wearing oversized prosthetic breasts and feminine clothing. National security experts warn that such scandalous material could have made the Noem family vulnerable to blackmail by hostile intelligence services. Keywords: brian noem, [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [daily mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-mail.md), [fetish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fetish.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski Affair Allegations - **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-02 - **Time:** 1:01:25–1:04:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/kristi-noem-corey-lewandowski-affair-allegations.md Kristi Noem has faced questioning regarding an alleged affair with political operative Corey Lewandowski. During recent testimony, Noem refused to answer questions about her personal life, dismissing the reports as "tabloid gossip." The controversy comes amid broader speculation about the political futures of various Trump-aligned figures, including Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [corey lewandowski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corey-lewandowski.md), tabloid, [gossip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gossip.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md) ### DHS Funding Crisis, TSA Security Theater - **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-12 - **Time:** 2:27:13–2:29:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/dhs-funding-crisis-tsa-security-theater.md The Department of Homeland Security faces a funding quagmire, leading to potential pay delays for TSA agents. The hosts criticize the agency as a "money sink" and dismiss many of its protocols as "security theater" designed to address threats that never materialized. Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md) ### Kristi Noem Fired, DHS Ad Campaign Controversy - **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-08 - **Time:** 2:12:33–2:16:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/kristi-noem-fired-dhs-ad-campaign-controversy.md President Trump reportedly fired Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security following a $220 million ad campaign that featured her prominently. Senator John Kennedy questioned Noem on the waste of funds, which Noem claimed was a directive to warn illegal immigrants to stay away. Mimi Smith-Dvorak critiques the commercial's high production value and Noem's "Camo Barbie" aesthetic. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [john kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kennedy.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), ad campaign, [south dakota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-dakota.md) ### Corey Lewandowski Affair, Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas - **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-08 - **Time:** 2:16:12–2:19:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/corey-lewandowski-affair-special-envoy-to-the-shield-of-the-americas.md Kristi Noem faced questioning regarding a rumored affair with Corey Lewandowski, which she dismissed as "tabloid garbage." Adam Curry suggests the $220 million ad campaign was actually a soft launch for Noem's 2028 presidential run managed by Lewandowski. Following her removal from DHS, Noem has been appointed as the "Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas," a new diplomatic role created by the administration. Keywords: [corey lewandowski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corey-lewandowski.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [conflict of interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md), [2028 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2028-election.md), shield of the americas ### Jacob Fry, Minneapolis Safety Claims - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 1:08:52–1:11:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/jacob-fry-minneapolis-safety-claims.md Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry defended the safety of his city, claiming only two shootings had occurred so far in the year. Fry criticized Governor Kristi Noem and ICE, arguing that their presence and rhetoric make the city less safe. Keywords: jacob fry, [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), shootings, [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md) ### Domestic Terrorism Definition, 18 US Code 2331 - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 1:13:29–1:18:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/domestic-terrorism-definition-18-us-code-2331.md The classification of the Renee Goods incident as domestic terrorism depends on meeting criteria under 18 US Code 2331, including intent to influence government policy through intimidation. Governor Kristi Noem asserted the definition fits because the vehicle was weaponized against law enforcement, while critics argue the "intent" portion of the statute is not clearly met. Keywords: [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [us code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-code.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md) ### Jake Tapper, Kristi Noem Interview Conflict - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 1:18:08–1:20:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/jake-tapper-kristi-noem-interview-conflict.md CNN's Jake Tapper faced criticism for expressing a personal "position" during an interview with Governor Kristi Noem regarding the Renee Goods shooting. Noem maintained that the officer acted in self-defense against a weaponized vehicle, while Tapper questioned the certainty of the facts before the investigation concluded. Keywords: [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), renee goods, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Kristi Noem, January 6th Comparison Debate - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 1:24:57–1:29:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/kristi-noem-january-6th-comparison-debate.md During a heated exchange, Jake Tapper compared the use of force in the Renee Goods shooting to the restraint shown by officers on January 6th. Governor Noem responded by stating that officers must make split-second decisions when threatened, while observers noted she could have referenced the shooting of Ashli Babbitt as a counter-example. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [ashli babbitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashli-babbitt.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md) ### Minnesota Shooting Protests, ICE Agent Conflict in Minneapolis - **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-08 - **Time:** 13:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/minnesota-shooting-protests-ice-agent-conflict-in-minneapolis.md Protests erupted in Minneapolis following a fatal shooting of an activist by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The deceased, identified as 37-year-old Renee Good, was reportedly leading a vehicle protest blocking ICE operations when the incident occurred. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized federal agents, while Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem characterized the event as an act of domestic terrorism involving vehicle ramming. Keywords: [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [tim walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), [renee good](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renee-good.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md) ### Kristi Noem, ICE Officer Assault Claims - **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-08 - **Time:** 17:40–21:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/kristi-noem-ice-officer-assault-claims.md Secretary Kristi Noem defended the actions of ICE officers in Minneapolis, asserting they were performing enforcement duties when they were attacked during adverse weather. She described the use of a vehicle to ram officers as a domestic act of terrorism and confirmed coordination with the Department of Justice for prosecutions. Noem also reported the deployment of 2,000 additional officers to the area, resulting in hundreds of arrests for various federal crimes. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), vehicle ramming ### Kristi Noem Pauses Diversity Visa Program - **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-21 - **Time:** 1:15:03–1:17:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/kristi-noem-pauses-diversity-visa-program.md Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the Brown University shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the U.S. through the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV1) lottery program in 2017. At the direction of President Trump, Noem announced an immediate pause on the DV1 program to prevent further harm to Americans. The shooter had previously been in the U.S. on a student visa before obtaining permanent resident status. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [diversity visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-visa.md), green card lottery, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [student visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-visa.md) ### Operation Cataloa Crunch and Sanctuary City Enforcement - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 2:44:09–2:46:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/operation-cataloa-crunch-and-sanctuary-city-enforcement.md The Department of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Kristi Noem, has launched "Operation Cataloa Crunch" in New Orleans. The operation targets illegal immigrants with criminal records who were previously released by local sanctuary city authorities. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that ICE is prioritizing the removal of the "worst of the worst" to restore the rule of law in the region. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), tricia mclaughlin, [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [new orleans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-orleans.md), [sanctuary city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctuary-city.md), [deportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deportation.md) ### Kristi Noem on Radicalization and Vetting Failures - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 53:16–56:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/kristi-noem-on-radicalization-and-vetting-failures.md Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared on Sunday news shows to discuss the D.C. shooter's background, suggesting he was radicalized within his community in Washington state. Noem argued that the suspect was poorly vetted under the Biden administration's "Operation Allies Welcome." She emphasized that the current administration is implementing stricter biometric and social media checks. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md), [bellingham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bellingham.md), operation allies welcome ### DHS Policy Changes and Biometric Vetting Standards - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 56:31–1:00:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/dhs-policy-changes-and-biometric-vetting-standards.md Secretary Kristi Noem outlined new DHS priorities, including the use of biometric data and social media monitoring to vet asylum seekers. She criticized the previous administration for leaving a 1.5 million case backlog and failing to enforce annual check-ins for those with asylum status. Noem stated that the U.S. will prioritize countries with stable governments that can share reliable security information. Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [asylum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum.md), [biometric data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometric-data.md), [vetting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vetting.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md) ### Kristi Noem Defends Caribbean Drug Interdiction Strikes - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 2:42:30–2:46:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/kristi-noem-defends-caribbean-drug-interdiction-strikes.md Secretary Kristi Noem dismissed the Washington Post report on Pete Hegseth as being based on "anonymous sources" and lies. She defended the Caribbean strikes, claiming they have destroyed 45 million lethal doses of drugs. Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has vowed to defend his country against U.S. military buildup in the region, particularly near the disputed Guyana border. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [drug interdiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-interdiction.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [guyana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guyana.md) ### DHS Purchase of Engineless Spirit Airlines Planes - **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-09 - **Time:** 2:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/dhs-purchase-of-engineless-spirit-airlines-planes.md DHS reportedly authorized the purchase of ten Spirit Airlines planes that lacked engines and were not actually owned by the airline at the time of the transaction. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is mentioned in relation to the controversy, which surfaced via a report in The Guardian. While purchasing airframes and engines separately is a standard aviation practice, the ownership status of the specific Spirit Airlines fleet remains a point of contention. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [spirit airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirit-airlines.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), aircraft engines ### Kristi Noem, TSA Video Controversy - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 2:38:23–2:41:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/kristi-noem-tsa-video-controversy.md DHS Secretary Kristi Noem recorded a video for TSA checkpoints blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, but several major airports have refused to air it, citing local policies. In other legal news, a grand jury has reportedly indicted former National Security Advisor John Bolton, though the specific charges remain unclear. The discussion touches on the performative nature of modern political communication during federal crises. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [airports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airports.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), [indictment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indictment.md) ### ICE Shooting in Chicago, Protest Documentation, and Federal Tactics - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 28:16–30:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/ice-shooting-in-chicago-protest-documentation-and-federal-tactics.md Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses an incident where ICE agents shot a woman in Chicago's Brighton Park, claiming the administration is lying about the details. Secretary Kristi Noem defends the agents, stating they fired defensive shots after being surrounded. Duckworth encourages protesters to videotape all interactions with federal agents to document alleged aggressive tactics, including the use of zip ties on children. Keywords: [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [federal agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-agents.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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