Gavin Newsom says Trump is ‘in retreat’ after firing ‘shamelessly incompetent’ Kristi Noem
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on DHS Sec. Kristi Noem Being Replaced: "Donald Trump is in retreat. Today is a perfect example of that, with the first firing of a high-profile Cabinet member."
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 5, 2026
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Governor Gavin Newsom slammed President Trump as being “in retreat” following the dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, labeling the move a sign of “weakness masquerading as strength.”
Newsom further declared that Noem will be remembered as the “most shamelessly incompetent and cruel” secretary in US history, calling for her to be held accountable for her actions.
Newsom claims Trump is in retreat after removing Noem from DHS
Newsom on Thursday, March 5, argued that the removal of Noem is not a sign of decisive leadership but a reaction to growing national resistance.
"Donald Trump is in retreat. Today is a perfect example of that, with the first firing of a high-profile Cabinet member," Newsom stated.
He suggested that the administration is struggling to maintain its ground because of the "steel spine of citizens that stood up, real patriots in this country, pushed back against all that."
The Governor noted that this shift is visible in places like Minnesota and globally, claiming that the President is simply "acting out as he always does."
Kristi Noem will go down as the most shamelessly incompetent and cruel Homeland Security Secretary in U.S. history.
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) March 5, 2026
Firing her is not enough. NOEM, GREG BOVINO, and STEPHEN MILLER all must be held accountable for terrorizing and endangering the American people. https://t.co/9wm5CDtFLb
Newsom says firing Noem is not enough
Governor used his harshest words for Noem’s performance, insisting that her departure from the cabinet is just the beginning.
In a post on X, Newsom wrote: "Kristi Noem will go down as the most shamelessly incompetent and cruel Homeland Security Secretary in US history."
He emphasized that losing her position does not erase the impact of her tenure on the American people.
Newsom insisted, "Firing her is not enough. NOEM, GREG BOVINO, and STEPHEN MILLER all must be held accountable for terrorizing and endangering the American people."
Democrats mock Kristi Noem after her dismissal from DHS
Following President Trump's announcement that Noem will step down as Secretary of Homeland Security, several prominent Democrats also mocked her departure.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer posted a short but pointed message on X welcoming the decision.
Kristi Noem has been fired. Good riddance.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 5, 2026
But the problems at DHS go much deeper than any one person.
The President must rein in ICE and end the violence. pic.twitter.com/qiDNiQK4dp
Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic Party, also criticized Noem’s record on X.
Kristi Noem is a stain on American history.
— Ken Martin (@kenmartin73) March 5, 2026
She has the blood of two Minnesotans on her hands and a legacy of cruelty on her conscience.
Good riddance. https://t.co/lynacFxrX8
Meanwhile, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also took to X to criticize Noem’s record.
Kristi Noem has done a stunning amount of damage and it’s good she’s gone.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) March 5, 2026
But this doesn’t change the fact that we need a complete overhaul of DHS, impartial investigations into the killings of two American citizens, and information on children that were taken from Minnesota.
