DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has launched a public critique of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s assertions that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is abducting immigrants, accusing him of spreading misinformation by disregarding the agency’s vital role in removing dangerous criminals from the streets. Noem, who has been a vocal proponent of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, expressed her concern during an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends,’ where she emphasized the threats posed by illegal immigrants and called for continued cooperation with federal authorities to ensure public safety in New York City.
Noem criticized Mamdani’s claims, stating that they would leave New York City’s residents in peril, as the city continues to grapple with the dangers associated with illegal immigrants. She argued that the Trump administration’s leadership had already led to the removal of hundreds of criminal undocumented immigrants, and that the city needed a mayor willing to collaborate with federal agencies to maintain public safety.