Summary
The chance that Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary under President Trump, will leave her position has increased after the shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal immigration agent. This incident has caused public protests and raised concerns about immigration enforcement in the U.S. Betting odds suggest increased speculation about Noem's potential departure from the cabinet.
Key Facts
- Alex Pretti, a nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis during a law enforcement operation.
- This was the second such shooting in Minneapolis by immigration agents this month, with another person shot on January 7.
- Betting platform Kalshi reports an increase in odds of Noem leaving the cabinet, rising from 14.8% to 37%.
- The Department of Homeland Security has not commented on these developments.
- Over 100 Democrats are supporting a resolution to impeach Noem, although it is unlikely to succeed due to Republican majorities.
- Anonymous DHS officials reportedly criticized Noem's handling of the situation and her defense of the ICE agent involved.
- Calls for ICE to be removed from communities have intensified following the shootings.
- An investigation into Pretti's death is expected to take place.
