Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Insults Canadians in Bizarre Border Stunt
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Kristi Noem’s behavior on an official visit to the U.S.-Canada border echoes President Trump’s aggressive rhetoric.

Summary

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced backlash for mocking Canada during a visit to the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont.

At the Haskell Free Library, which straddles both countries, Noem repeatedly stepped over the border line, declaring with a grin “U.S.A. No. 1” and calling Canada “the 51st state.”

Critics, including Canadian officials and social media commentators, condemned her remarks as insulting and unprofessional.

The stunt comes amid heightened U.S.-Canada tensions, with Trump imposing tariffs and openly suggesting annexation, prompting a strong response from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

  • Miles O'Brien@startrek.websiteEnglish
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    1 day ago

    It literally has nothing to do with us.

    I don’t think there’s a single person here who would disagree with you.

    I hope that the riots in the streets start up sooner rather than later.

    Same. But uncoordinated opposition just leaves a lot of dead “lone wolf crazy gunmen”

    Good reminder to keep organizing.