Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is taking a hands-on approach during deportation raids ordered by President Donald Trump, demonstrating her commitment to enforcing immigration laws. On Tuesday morning, Noem led around 100 federal agents in a pre-dawn operation in Phoenix, Arizona, where three illegal migrants were apprehended on various charges, including weapons and drug offenses, as well as operating a money laundering ring.<\/p>\n
The New York Post reported on the scene, highlighting Noem’s quick reflexes as she deftly dodged a kick from one suspect wearing slip-on shoes, quipping, \u201cYou\u2019re not scaring me with your Croc.\u201d The multi-agency task force, which included agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the FBI, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), successfully apprehended three illegal immigrant felons with extensive criminal records.<\/p>\n
Dressed in full tactical gear, including a flak jacket and her signature two-tone gold Rolex, Noem met with agents in a dimly lit underground parking garage. She expressed gratitude for their service and pledged to secure the necessary resources to enhance their operations. \u201cThe effort of cooperation we have between agencies is getting turned onto steroids. We have this being multiplied across the country exponentially. Now anyone who\u2019s in this country illegally that\u2019s committing crimes and has broken our laws will face consequences,\u201d Noem told The Post. \u201cWe\u2019ll be sweeping them up faster than we ever have before,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
After a detailed briefing on the day\u2019s targets, a convoy of a dozen vehicles rolled out, with Noem driving a BearCat armored SWAT vehicle. Accompanying her was Corey Lewandowski, former Trump campaign manager and senior adviser, who introduced himself to federal agents as \u201cchief of staff.\u201d A DHS official later clarified that Lewandowski serves as an adviser to the department and holds the status of a special government employee.<\/p>\n
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