Brennan Challenges Noem’s 70% Detainee Claim in Tense Debate

Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that 70 percent of individuals in custody face charges or convictions for serious offenses, disputing Margaret Brennan’s reference to agency data showing 47 percent with criminal convictions. Noem criticized the selective use of statistics and committed to supplying accurate figures while emphasizing the role of law enforcement in upholding justice.