Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem raised serious concerns Monday over CNN’s recent coverage of a mobile app that reportedly helps undocumented immigrants track and evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. In an interview on Fox News with host Sean Hannity, Noem suggested that CNN’s decision to feature the app could amount to aiding and abetting criminal activity — and may carry legal consequences.Her remarks follow similar statements from former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who said she is actively looking into whether CNN’s broadcast of the app violated any federal laws.
Noem: “They Are Aiding and Abetting”
During the Monday interview, Hannity opened by citing a 700% increase in threats and attacks against ICE agents and Border Patrol officers. He asked Noem if media platforms that highlight apps capable of tracking these agents were guilty of obstructing justice or facilitating criminal behavior.“Yes, absolutely. I believe, in my opinion, that they are,” Noem responded. “And that’s why I’m so thrilled that Pam [Bondi] is willing to be proactive and go after those individuals that would perpetuate this kind of activity against our law enforcement officers.”Noem didn’t mince words in her defense of ICE and Border Patrol agents, whom she described as “heroes”. She said these officers work daily to remove dangerous criminals from American streets and that CNN’s actions undermine their safety and mission.
