Malliotakis Questions DHS Leadership, Open to Changes
Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis has voiced concerns regarding the leadership of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. The New York representative indicated her openness to potential changes in the agency's leadership.
Malliotakis highlighted her previous efforts to reinstate funding for the NYPD counterterrorism unit, which had been reduced due to the administration's sanctuary city policies. She characterized decisions like these as "questionable."
When asked if President Trump should consider a leadership change at DHS, Malliotakis stated it was "the president’s decision" and suggested he should be "looking at all options."
"A lot of people question her ability to lead this agency, particularly after what has happened."
She did not explicitly state confidence in Secretary Noem, but noted that "a lot of people question her ability to lead this agency, particularly after what has happened."
Focus on "Horrific Decision" Regarding Funding
Malliotakis described the DHS decision to strip funds from the NYPD counterterrorism unit as a "horrific decision."
She clarified that while she wasn't necessarily advocating for Secretary Noem's replacement, she believes:
"All options need to be on the table to find the best person, if there’s somebody better."