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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s recent social media posts have drawn criticism, focusing on both her appearance and her spelling. A post about visiting CBP’s Unmanned Technology Operations Center, where she discussed the use of drones to combat evolving threats, was met with accusations of “cosplay” and incompetence. Commenters questioned her understanding of the technology and criticized her attire.
This follows another incident where Noem’s post about an Alaskan earthquake was ridiculed for capitalizing and separating “earthquake” into two words. The post sparked a wave of comments correcting the spelling and questioning her competence. Some users linked the error to speculation about cosmetic procedures, which has been a recurring theme in the comments sections of Noem’s posts.
Indeed, several recent posts, including one about dinner with Senator Katie Britt, have drawn attention to Noem’s appearance. Commenters have offered unsolicited opinions about her hair, alleged fillers, and potential cosmetic work, often mixing these observations with political criticisms. While Noem has not publicly addressed these comments, the online conversation continues to blend critiques of her appearance with her performance as Secretary of Homeland Security.