Meet the Press Nov. 30 — Sec. Kristi Noem, Sen. Mark Kelly and Gov. Tim Walz
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Nov 30, 2025 
Kristi Noem, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and former South Dakota governor, discusses the fallout from a National Guard shooting and the administration's immigration policy response. Sen. Mark Kelly, a former NASA astronaut, shares concerns about military orders and the implications of recent immigration measures. Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota addresses the impact on his state's Somali community, pushing back against negative stereotypes and Trump’s remarks. Together, they explore national security, vetting processes, and the importance of responsible leadership.
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Immigration Crackdown Follows Guard Ambush
- The Trump administration announced a broad immigration crackdown after a National Guard ambush near the White House.
- The attack's suspect had entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome and later received asylum in April 2024.
Noem Frames Radicalization And Vetting Failures
- Kristi Noem emphasized the suspect was radicalized after arriving in the U.S. and that DHS will use all tools to pursue contacts.
- She framed the incident as a failure of Biden-era vetting and pledged stricter screening under Trump.
Tension Over Vetting Timelines
- Kristen Welker pressed that the suspect had prior CIA-trained vetting while serving with U.S. forces, questioning how asylum was later approved.
- Noem reiterated that the Biden administration postponed vetting until entry into the U.S., shifting blame for gaps.