The MeidasTouch Podcast Kristi Noem WALKS OUT of Hearing during CROSS-EXAM
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Dec 11, 2025 Kristi Noem faced intense questioning from lawmakers, particularly around the deportation of U.S. veterans, which led to her abrupt exit from a congressional hearing. She was pressed on humanitarian parole promises and accused of misusing DHS resources. Evasive answers on asylum laws and actions against migrants highlighted contradictions in her statements. As she left, the tension escalated with heckles, creating a dramatic exit amid significant scrutiny.
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Masterful Questioning Exposes Policy Harm
- Seth Magaziner's cross-examination exposed policy harms by focusing on real people and concrete examples.
- That approach forced Secretary Kristi Noem into evasive answers and eventual departure from the hearing.
Veteran Deported Despite Purple Heart
- Seth Magaziner directly highlighted Seijoon Park, a Purple Heart veteran who was deported despite PTSD and substance struggles.
- Noem promised to "look at his case" but repeatedly avoided firm commitments on humanitarian relief.
Asylum Applications Confer Legal Presence
- Dan Goldman forced a legal framing: ongoing asylum applications constitute lawful presence.
- That framing highlighted that deporting people with open asylum claims can be illegal under current law.