Los Angeles Is Not Burning, But Kristi Noem Sure Is

Well folks, Kristi Noem is doubling down on the same tired scare tactics—deploying ICE, flirting with National Guard rollouts in cities like Chicago and L.A., even declaring Los Angeles ‘wouldn't be standing’ without Trump troops. I mean, come on. Since when did progressive cities become warzones warranting a federal occupation? That’s not governance—it’s theater.

Cities like L.A. didn’t need martial law. They needed investments in housing, community policing, mental health services—not boots on the ground. And yes, Chicago’s seen a 23% drop in violent crime—23%!—yet here comes Noem, demanding more federal intrusion, turning real progress into political theater.

Let’s be clear: This isn’t about safety. It’s about optics and pandering. It’s a rerun of ‘tough on crime’ politics circa 1994, but with fewer results and more lawsuits. And guess what? California isn't going to sit back while someone rewrites our story with fear. We’ve built resilient, diverse communities—and we refute being treated like failed cities needing rescue by Uncle Sam’s cavalry.

So to DHS Secretary Noem: Save the dramatics. We’re not baked Alaska—preserved by federal frost. We’re California—bold, resilient, and built on solutions, not military drops. We’ll keep tackling the real issues, even if you’re too busy staging your next headline.