A political storm has erupted in the United States after two US citizens were killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, intensifying demands for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation. Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski joined the calls for accountability, prompting a fierce defense from former President Donald Trump.
Trump labeled Tillis and Murkowski as “losers” during an ABC News interview, criticizing their positions on immigration and Republican loyalty. Senator Tillis responded sarcastically, saying the remark qualified him to be Homeland Security Secretary or a senior adviser.
The political backlash follows the fatal shootings of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents, raising questions over ICE operations and the militarized approach to immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Murkowski condemned related tariff announcements and policy measures, emphasizing the risks to US-European relations and national security.
The exchanges have also highlighted ongoing tensions between Trump and Republican lawmakers over immigration reform, the 2020 election, and White House advisories, reflecting a wider rift within the party over enforcement tactics and policy direction.
