Kristi Noem Rushed to Hospital in Washington D.C. After Allergic Reaction
US Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, was taken to a hospital in Washington D.C. on Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction. According to sources, Noem, 53, was transported to the hospital via ambulance as a precautionary measure.
The incident was first reported by CNN, citing two sources familiar with the situation. The Daily Beast has since obtained a statement from Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, who confirmed that Noem had an allergic reaction and was taken to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. "Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering," McLaughlin said.
Noem had recently been in California, assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with immigration raids. On June 12, she joined ICE officers during a raid in Huntington Park in Los Angeles County and took part in at least two operations. According to NBCLA, Noem was actively involved in the operations, highlighting her commitment to enforcing immigration laws.
The same day, Noem hosted a press conference on immigration, which turned chaotic when California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly escorted out of the conference and subsequently handcuffed after attempting to ask Noem a question. The incident sparked widespread controversy and raised concerns about the treatment of lawmakers.
In the days leading up to her hospitalization, Noem had been involved in several high-profile events. On June 14, she attended President Donald Trump’s military birthday parade, which was sparsely attended. The following day, she posted a tribute to her husband, Bryon Noem, on social media to celebrate Father’s Day.
On Monday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a photo of himself, Noem, and Sen. Rand Paul visiting the biological hazard labs at Fort Detrick. It appears that the visit occurred on the same day as Noem’s hospitalization.
As news of Noem’s hospitalization broke, several Secret Service agents were posted at entrances outside the hospital, according to CNN. The incident has raised concerns about the health and safety of the Homeland Security Secretary, who plays a critical role in shaping the country’s immigration and national security policies.
The Daily Beast will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available. For now, it is reported that Noem is alert and recovering from her allergic reaction.
In recent weeks, Noem has been a vocal advocate for stricter immigration laws and has taken a hard stance on border control. Her involvement in ICE operations and her presence at high-profile events have underscored her commitment to her role as Homeland Security Secretary.
This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Source: The Daily Beast
