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Kristi Noem: “70% of the people that we have detained have charges against…”

Featuring: Kristi Noem, Republican | Secretary of Homeland Security, Former Governor of South Dakota | National

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Noem defends Minnesota ICE operations, says judge's order "didn't change anything"

Published | Video Starts at 02:47

Yes, it is. It absolutely is. 70% of everyone. Keep changing your percentage. You pick and choose what numbers you think work. But that is the facts is that 70% of the people that we have detained have charges against them or have been convicted of charges. And they need to be brought to justice. And we're going to keep doing that no matter how much you guys keep lying and don't tell the public the truth. (02:47–02:54)

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