Kristi Noem vows to prosecute protesters who target federal troops: ‘We’re not taking this anymore’

WASHINGTON, DC: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, on Saturday, October 4, vowed to “hunt down” protesters who attack federalized troops, following the recent confrontations in Portland, Chicago, and other areas.

The Donald Trump administration has deployed National Guard units and federalized active-duty military personnel to several cities.

Krisiti Noem vows 'we’re going to bring them to justice'

On Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security posted a video on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, with the text, "@Sec_Noem will hunt down EVERY deranged anarchist who attacks our law enforcement."

The video features Noem surrounded by heavily armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

In the video, Noem can be heard saying, “We’re going to go out there and we’re going to make sure there’s consequences for the way that they’re behaving, and then we’re going to prosecute them, we’re going to bring them to justice, and we’re not going to take this anymore." 

Stephen Miller urges federal action against 'leftwing extremism'

On the same day, White House aide Stephen Miller called on the full power of the federal government to dismantle “leftwing extremism,” saying it’s the only solution for the push-back coming at the Trump administration.

“The issue before is now is very simple and clear. There is a large and growing movement of leftwing terrorism in this country,” Miller posted on his official X account.

“It is well organized and funded. And it is shielded by far-left Democrat judges, prosecutors, and attorneys general. The only remedy is to use legitimate state power to dismantle terrorism and terror networks,” Miller added. 

JB Pritzker slams Trump admin's plan to federalize the Illinois National Guard

On Sunday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) said that Donald Trump is in the process of federalizing the Illinois National Guard.

“This morning, the Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will,” Pritzker wrote on social media platform Bluesky.

“It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will,” he said.

For weeks, state and federal leaders have criticised Trump’s deployment plans, calling them an abuse of power. The new development comes following the reports by the immigration authorities who faced instances of violence from the protesters in the Democrats run states.