Leader Jeffries Calls for Impeachment of Kristi Noem

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What are the Democrats' demands regarding Kristi Noem's impeachment?

Ben Meiselas 0:00
Democrats are sticking the dagger into Donald Trump and twisting it. Finally, they are demanding impeachment. They want the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. And Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said that he is now going to be initiating a formal process to initiate Kristi Noem. And he thinks that he can build the momentum to get this done now. This formal call for impeachment by the Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries, comes at a time where new polling from Reuters Ipsos has Trump's overall approval rating falling to 38%, the lowest of his term.

How is Trump's approval rating affecting the political landscape?

Ben Meiselas 0:43
Trump's immigration approval falls to a record low of 39%. And most of this country feels that ICE has gone too far. You think? Well, Donald Trump just arrived in Iowa where he is holding a rally and he says that I've got the best poll numbers.

What did Trump say about his poll numbers at the Iowa rally?

Ben Meiselas 1:05
This as the growing calls mount for the impeachment of Kristi Noem. But frankly, it should be impeachment of Donald, of Hegsiff, of everybody in that regime, of Pam Bondi, you name it. They all need to go. Donald Trump says his polling is great. Play this clip.
Donald Trump 1:24
the polls earlier, clearly your base is with you, strong and supportive. They're very supportive. By the way, our base is with us. I think they're the best poll numbers, the real poll numbers. I think we have the best poll numbers we've ever had.

What is Hakeem Jeffries' stance on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem?

Donald Trump 1:45
Think of it, if I were to run again, if I run again, would anybody be happy? the best poll numbers we've ever had. Thank you all very much. I appreciate it.
Unknown 1:56
Thank you, Mr. President.
Ben Meiselas 1:59
Next, Donald Trump is asked about whether he agrees that Alex Preti, who was gunned down and murdered by the border patrol, is a domestic terrorist. And Donald Trump said he shouldn't have been carrying a gun. No guns allowed. No Second Amendment, everybody. Play this clip.

How does Trump respond to questions about Alex Preti's incident?

Ben Meiselas 2:17
One number that's bad, can you tell? Is there one number that's bad? There's not one.
Unknown 2:21
Do you agree with the assessment from some of your own officials that Alex Freddie is a domestic terrorist or an assassin?
Donald Trump 2:27
Well, I haven't heard that, but certainly shouldn't have been carrying a gun. But all of, hey, look, bottom line, everybody in this room, we view that as a very unfortunate incident, okay? Everyone, unless you're a stupid person. Very, very unfortunate incident. I don't like that he had a gun. I don't like that he had two fully loaded magazines.

What are the implications of the Democratic call for impeachment?

Donald Trump 2:45
That's a lot of bad stuff. And despite that, I say that's a very unfortunate incident.
Ben Meiselas 2:51
Then Donald Trump attacks a reporter for asking the same question and says, she's fake news, play this clip. One number that's bad, can you tell, is there one number that's bad?
Donald Trump 3:02
There's not one.
Unknown 3:03
Do you agree with the assessment from some of your own officials that Alex Freddie is a domestic terrorist or an assassin?
Donald Trump 3:09
Well, I haven't heard that, but certainly shouldn't have been carrying a gun, but all of, hey look, bottom line, everybody in this room, we view that as a very unfortunate incident okay everyone unless you're you're a stupid person a very very unfortunate incident i don't like that he had a gun i don't like that he had two fully loaded magazines that's a lot of bad stuff and despite that i say that's a very unfortunate
Ben Meiselas 3:34
And then Donald Trump is asked about the criticism of him from Texas governor, Greg Abbott, who said that Donald Trump needs to change his approach on immigration. Here, play this clip.

What changes do Democrats propose for ICE and DHS operations?

Unknown 3:51
Did you hear from Greg Abbott saying you need to recalibrate your response?
Donald Trump 3:54
No, I didn't hear that. Did you?
Ben Meiselas 3:58
Yeah, absolutely. A statement was just put out by Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries, saying that these paramilitary tactics that are being used to terrorize Americans must cease and desist. The violence unleashed on the American people by the Department of Homeland Security must end forthwith. Either Kristi Noem either needs to be fired immediately or we will commence impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives. We can do this the easy way or the hard way. Let's bring in Democratic Leader Akeem Jeffries right now. Leader Jeffries, it is great to see you.

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