Yes.
Demuth, the Minnesota House Speaker and GOP gubernatorial candidate, joined House Republican colleagues in signing the letter, sent to Noem, in December. At the time, Noem was the secretary of Homeland Security overseeing Operation Metro Surge, the mass immigration enforcement operation.
The letter was a rebuke to Gov. Tim Walz, who had sent a letter to Noem saying the “forcefulness, lack of communication, and unlawful practices displayed by your agents will not be tolerated in Minnesota.” In their response, Demuth and other letter signees praised Noem’s “steady leadership” and expressed gratitude to federal agents.
The letter was sent as ICE was ramping up its enforcement in the Twin Cities but before federal agents had killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti. President Donald Trump ousted Noem from her position in March of 2026.
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- KTTC Minnesota House GOP representatives send letter to DHS Secretary Noem rebuking recent comments from Gov. Walz
- MinnPost These are the scenes that shaped Minnesotans’ lives during Operation Metro Surge
- Office of Gov. Tim Walz Governor Walz Sends Letter to Secretary Noem After U.S. Citizens Unconstitutionally Detained During ICE Operations
- MinnPost Trump is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who accused Minnesotans Pretti, Good of domestic terrorism
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