Official acknowledgment of a fact may be damaging to national interests in a way that informal suggestions or speculation about that information is not. If the government were to confirm or deny the information sought...
Jordan Klepper remarked on the absurdity of former President Trump's appointments, particularly choosing Kristi Noem to run the Department of Homeland Security despite her controversial past and lack of experience in national security, calling it a dangerous move. He highlighted the irony of a figure known for shooting her dog being placed in charge of such an important role.
Kristi Noem, in solidarity with nine Republican governors, filed an amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, aiming to restrict trans youth access to essential medical care.
"My recollection of his account was that he was discussing in the hallway with various members of the faculty, including me, that a neighbor's dog had been barking pretty relentlessly... that he kind of lost it and took a shovel and killed the dog. End of problem."