During a press conference on Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made a shocking claim regarding the deportation of an alleged cannibal. According to Noem, the individual, who was incarcerated by federal agents, attempted to eat himself while being transported on a deportation flight. The incident, which required medical attention, was relayed to her by U.S. Marshals working in conjunction with ICE.
Speaking in the context of a broader discussion about immigration policies, Noem used the incident to underscore criticisms of former President Joe Biden’s administration. She suggested that the presence of such individuals in the United States is a direct result of Biden’s policies, which she claims allowed dangerous criminals to remain in the country. This assertion was made during a roundtable event that included President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, where they were discussing the new ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility.
The ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility, a new illegal immigrant detainment center in Florida, is described by Noem as a state-of-the-art facility with 3,000 beds. The goal of the facility, according to her remarks, is to quickly incarcerate individuals who are violating U.S. laws and then expedite their deportation. Noem emphasized the importance of such facilities in curbing the influx of dangerous individuals into the U.S.
While the claim about the cannibal’s attempted self-eating is being reported, the Department of Homeland Security, ICE, and U.S. Marshals have not yet provided any official response to this specific incident. Nevertheless, Noem’s assertions reflect a growing sentiment among certain political and law enforcement circles to tighten immigration controls and to enforce stricter deportation measures.