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On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
All of us are on the same page in the fact that this law enforcement officer followed his training and that he defended and acted in defense of his life and those around him.
Said by
Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota
Source
nbcnews.com

Editor's note · Context

Noem defends the actions of the ICE officer involved in the shooting incident.

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