DHS Secretary Kristi Noem just now exposed CNN for being Fake News for LYING about our quick Coast Guard was in Texas

While Kristi Noem publicly accused CNN of spreading 'fake news' about the timing of the Coast Guard and FEMA response in Texas, official DHS statements confirm there was a delay of approximately 72 hours before key federal resources were deployed.

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The claim states that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem exposed CNN for lying about the quick deployment of the Coast Guard in Texas, implying that CNN's reporting was false and that the federal response was immediate. According to multiple sources, including statements from Noem herself on Fox & Friends, she labeled CNN's reporting as 'fake news' and 'absolutely trash,' asserting that her agency responded immediately after the floods.

However, a detailed DHS rebuttal to CNN's report simultaneously criticized CNN but also confirmed that FEMA waited 72 hours for Noem's approval before deploying critical rescue resources, indicating a significant delay. This timeline contradicts Noem's claim of an immediate response.

Additionally, reports confirm that Noem worked with local leaders and federal agencies, including the Coast Guard, to deploy aid, but the timing was not as rapid as she claimed. Therefore, while Noem did accuse CNN of lying, official information validates much of CNN's timeline regarding delays in federal response. The claim is misleading because it presents Noem's accusation as fact without acknowledging the confirmed delays.

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