Republicans, such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have largely responded to the crisis by demonstrating loyalty to Donald Trump and praising him for his federal aid. However, disgruntled citizens have called out Noem for her performative empathy toward the people in crisis.

President Donald Trump praised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for her response to the deadly floods in central Texas that have killed more than 120 people. The post Trump Says Noem Did Bang-Up Job on Flood Response Because ‘She Was Literally the First Person I Saw on Television’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Kristi Noem was slammed online after asking Instagram followers to pick a horseback portrait for South Dakota’s Capitol—just as Texas floods left nearly 120 dead. “You really posting portraits of yourself on the day Texas flooded and little girls died!

Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that she and RFK Jr. will be deciding what research on viruses can be conducted at NIH during a recent hearing in the United States Senate.

S an Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanking each other and President Donald Trump instead of giving immediate updates on the lethal floods in central Texas.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the deadly Texas flood, promising to upgrade "ancient" National Weather Service systems for better early warnings.

Kristi Noem is being berated online after she asked her followers for their thoughts on potential governor's portraits while rescue efforts in Texas continue.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday responded to scrutiny about the country’s flood notification system following flooding in Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend — and social media users were not too happy with her response.