Summary
Representative Delia Ramirez is asking the House Judiciary Committee to start impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Ramirez accuses Noem of unethical behavior, including financial misconduct and giving false statements to Congress. Republicans are unlikely to agree with the impeachment request.
Key Facts
- Rep. Delia Ramirez wants impeachment hearings into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- Ramirez's letter accuses Noem of unethical actions like financial misconduct.
- Accusations include DHS contract money going to a firm tied to Noem and misuse of funds for private jets.
- The letter also claims Noem made false statements to Congress about DHS and ICE.
- The House Judiciary Committee is chaired by Jim Jordan, a Republican, who is unlikely to support the request.
- Similar calls for impeachment have been made against other officials by House Democrats.
- DHS and relevant spokespersons did not respond to requests for comment.
