An investigation by The Guardian has uncovered a campaign of intimidation within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during the final months of Kristi Noem's tenure and the arrival of her successor. The report includes accounts from over three dozen current and former DHS officials who described a climate of fear instigated by senior officials loyal to the Trump administration. These officials reportedly sidelined or removed career staff who raised concerns about potentially illegal actions and threatened termination or arrest to suppress dissent. Some employees also reported being subjected to polygraph examinations conducted by US military personnel.
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Investigation reveals intimidation within Department of Homeland Security
A Guardian investigation has revealed a culture of intimidation within the Department of Homeland Security, particularly during the transition between leaders. More than three dozen officials reported fear-driven tactics employed by senior Trump loyalists, including threats and polygraph tests.
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Six-hour polygraphs, forced reassignments: inside homeland security’s campaign of fear
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Investigation reveals intimidation within Department of Homeland Security