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Graham pushes back on Tillis' criticism of Noem, Miller for labeling man killed by Border Patrol a 'terrorist'

Graham defends Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller after Tillis criticizes their comments on the Minneapolis death.
Tillis said Noem should be fired for labeling the deceased as a terrorist, sparking GOP debate.
Graham emphasized Miller's long-time support for Trump and warned opponents against pressuring the president.
The Minneapolis shooting involved border-patrol operations and drew bipartisan scrutiny of the labeling remarks.
Trump publicly distanced himself from the labeling while praising DHS leadership.
The report attributes the controversy to immigration policy messaging during the 2024 campaign cycle.
The incident prompted calls for accountability and a broader discussion on DHS leadership.
Alex Pretti was a critical figure in documenting immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis.
Graham’s remarks underscore internal GOP tensions over immigration tactics and public messaging.
The incident has sparked discussions about whether key officials should remain in their roles.

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