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CNN Host Throws Kristi Noem's Diss About 'Trust' In Government Right Back In Her Face

Dana Bash; Kristi Noem
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The new Homeland Security Secretary attempted to defend Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency having access to Americans' private data by calling out her lack of 'trust' in the government in a spectacular self-own.

Former South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem was once best known for bragging about killing a puppy and a goat, suggesting shooting President Biden's dog, her disastrous performance as Governor during the COVID pandemic, and being banned by every Indigenous tribe in South Dakota.

But now that Noem's been named Donald Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), she's working on furthering her reputation for putting her foot in her mouth on live news broadcasts and getting owned for her blunders.


In a Sunday appearance on CNN's State of the Union, Noem inadvertently told host Dana Bash and the international audience watching that the Trump administration can't be trusted.

You can watch the interaction here:

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BASH: I remember a time when Republicans were very careful about the government having access to personal data NOEM: Well, we can't trust the government anymore BASH: You are the government

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) February 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM

CNN's Bash told Noem:

"I do want to ask a couple of quick questions. The Washington Post is reporting that Musk and his DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency] team have access to FEMA's sensitive disaster data, which includes personal information about tens of thousands of disaster victims."
"Have you authorized Elon Musk and his team to have access to Americans' personal data that is housed inside DHS?"

Noem stated she had given Musk’s team access to Americans' personal data.

She then parroted the standard Trump administration rhetoric about efficiency and waste being best determined by Musk programmers rather than accredited forensic accountants and financial auditors.

But Bash interrupted Noem's spiel to state:

"But that's different from him having access to personal data that is housed in the—"

Noem quickly responded that the unelected, unconfirmed, unvetted Musk and team were OK because:

"The President has authorized him to have access."

Bash replied:

"And you feel comfortable with that?"

Noem responded:

"Absolutely."

Bash reminded Noem of the GOP's longstanding personal privacy campaign platform:

"I remember a time when Republicans were very careful about and worried about the government, particularly unelected people, having access to personal data."

Noem then went completely off script to state:

"Well, we can't trust the government anymore."

Noem seemed unaware of her making Bash's point for her, so Bash responded:

"You are the government!"
NOEM: “You can’t trust the government.” BASH: “You are the government.”

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— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM


@thetnholler/Bluesky

People found Noem's latest self-own on brand for the Trump administration.

This lady forgot she was Homeland Security for a minute 😂 I’m sure she was appointed for her excellent resume and no other reason.
— cmccommack.bsky.social (@cmccommack.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM


NOEM: Well, we can't trust the government anymore. Truer words were never spoken.
— The Cantankerous Canuck 🇨🇦 (@cantankerouscanuck.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM


Noem on air at CNN today: “We can’t trust the government anymore.” Bash: “You are the government.” Noem: “That’s what I’m saying.” NOT caught on a hot mic: Bash: Wow, you manage to tie your own shoes everyday? Noem: I wear boots.

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— JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy (@progavalanche.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM


Dog murderer Kristi Noem on CNN: “We can’t trust the government anymore.” Dana Bash: “You are the government.” Noem: “That’s what I’m saying.” You can’t even make this shit up.
— Ricky Davila (@therickydavila.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM


Dumbass. They minions are so super stupid!! Buckle up!

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— Patty Read Project 2025 (@handi817.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM


Noem is such a liar . . . deflecting and lame. Totally fake
— Miss Demeanor (@starlighttwinkle.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM


Republicans have been selling "govt. bad" since at least the 80's.
— Jack Schitt (@mrmucketymuck.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM


Remember, her state AG ran over a guy with a car and she left him on the job. You cannot trust state governments not the Trump Admin to do the right thing....they are corrupt as hell.
— jonathanmlewis.bsky.social (@jonathanmlewis.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM


Noem's puppy, Cricket trusted her and its reward was a bullet to the brain at her local gravel pit. We should all learn from Cricket's mistake.
— Michael Hoffman (@michaelhoffman99.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM


It’s not Noem’s fault. Some of the stuff they injected into her face just happened to ooze into her brain. She can’t think clearly.
— Dr Robin (@robinindfw.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM


@thetnholler/Bluesky


If you told me an invasive alien species crawled into the brains of MAGA people and took control, I’d honestly start believing it. They respond to any and all criticism with the same type of deflection and commitment to the warped sense of reality
— 3 Libras (@threelibras.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM


She admitted it. We can't trust our government.
— larrymick08.bsky.social (@larrymick08.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM


He literally has hackers working for him. This isn't about government waste and abuse, it's about Elon taking all of our info so he can grow his X payment system business!!!
— ShadLife (@shadlife.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM


@thetnholler/Bluesky

This isn't the first time Noem and Bash have faced off.

In a 2022 appearance on State of the Union, Bash embarrassed Noem over her abortion stance.

Considering how nimble Noem is in live interviews, perhaps the Trump administration should consider keeping their DHS Secretary's on-camera appearances restricted to ones where she doesn't speak.

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