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Democratic Congressman References Kristi Noem Dog Shooting on Lapel Pin

Democratic Congressman References Kristi Noem Dog Shooting on Lapel Pin

Summary

Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz wore a pin that read "Justice for Cricket" while questioning Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. This pin referred to a controversial story from Noem's book, where she described shooting her dog after it killed chickens. Moskowitz's actions occurred amid ongoing scrutiny of Noem and the Department of Homeland Security by lawmakers.

Key Facts

  • Representative Jared Moskowitz is from Florida and is a Democrat.
  • He wore a lapel pin that said "Justice for Cricket" during a public hearing.
  • The pin referred to an incident described in Kristi Noem's book where she shot her dog.
  • The incident involved Noem's dog, Cricket, killing a family's chickens.
  • Kristi Noem is the Secretary of Homeland Security.
  • The Department of Homeland Security is under scrutiny for purchasing expensive aircraft.
  • More than 40 House Democrats urged the White House to stop these aircraft purchases.

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