President Donald Trump has repeatedly backed DHS chief Noem in public comments in January. (Jim Watson/Getty Images)
Trump's comments come as Noem faces mounting criticism following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good during immigration enforcement operations by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Several prominent Democrats have recently called for her removal as DHS secretary, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., along with other House Democrats, are threatening impeachment proceedings if Noem is not "fired immediately."
Republican Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska have also publicly urged her removal.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference in the National Response Coordination Center at the FEMA headquarters on Jan. 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C. ( Al Drago/Getty Images)
The president’s latest message of support for Noem follows confirmation Tuesday that he has no plans to ask her to step down from her role.
"Is Kristi Noem going to step down?" a reporter asked.
"No," Trump responded.
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Noem addressed calls for her ouster in an interview Thursday on "Hannity," saying "radicals" were targeting her.
"These radicals are attacking me, but I'm just doing my job. I'm following the law, enforcing the laws like President Trump promised that he would do to keep people safe in this country," she said.
Fox News Digital's Nora Moriarty, Anders Hagstrom and Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report.
Michael Sinkewicz is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to michael.sinkewicz@fox.com
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