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Remember when Kristi Noem said it’s not her problem if a gay hairdresser she imprisoned is dead?
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· September 5, 2026
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Key takeaway Robert Garcia asked Noem about Romero's situation, and she responded that it wasn't her problem.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was confronted about the administration's handling of a gay man sent to a prison camp in El Salvador. The man, Andry Hernandez Romero, a hairdresser from Venezuela, had come to the US legally to escape anti-LGBTQ + violence. He was sent to the CECOT camp, known for torturing inmates, earlier this year.
Rep. Robert Garcia asked Noem about Romero's situation, and she responded that it wasn't her problem. Further details about the exchange and the circumstances surrounding Romero's case are available.
Noem's response has raised concerns, and more information can be found through the source.
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Category: rights Published: September 5, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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