Following Trump's presidential tweet concerning Nielsen's resignation, Nielsen released her own statement discussing her involvement in the DHS since assuming the position in December 2017.
Monday, outlets such as CNN and MSNBC, citing unnamed US officials, claimed Nielsen endured open opposition from "border hardliners" such as National Security Adviser John Bolton and senior adviser Jared Kushner concerning immigration. Additional reports claimed Nielsen actually opposed the reinstatement of the family separation policy at the US-Mexico border.
One individual changing her tone or sending Nielsen the slightest semblance of praise happens to be Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, who has also not been one to hold her tongue on social media.
Kirstjen Nielsen was responsible for:
- Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) April 8, 2019
— Locking toddlers in cages
— The death of a 7 year-old on her agency’s watch
— Repeatedly lying about taking children from their mothers
Now this President wants someone even "tougher." This should be a warning to all who believe in justice.
Whatever her legacy may be in the near future, the fact remains that Nielsen continues to publicly support Trump's endeavors at the US' southern border with Mexico.
