July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Wednesday for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be eliminated in its current form, even as the disaster-relief agency deployed specialists and supplies to Texas to help respond to devastating floods.

Kristi Noem lashed out at CNN in a Fox News interview, accusing them of "lies" even as DHS confirmed the reported FEMA delay she was complaining about. The post Trump DHS Chief Noem Rages At CNN ‘Lies’ On Fox News Even As Her Agency Confirms FEMA Delay In Texas Flood Disaster first appeared on Mediaite.

Kristi Noem was slammed online after asking Instagram followers to pick a horseback portrait for South Dakota’s Capitol—just as Texas floods left nearly 120 dead. “You really posting portraits of yourself on the day Texas flooded and little girls died!

Republicans, such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have largely responded to the crisis by demonstrating loyalty to Donald Trump and praising him for his federal aid. However, disgruntled citizens have called out Noem for her performative empathy toward the people in crisis.

S an Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanking each other and President Donald Trump instead of giving immediate updates on the lethal floods in central Texas.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the deadly Texas flood, promising to upgrade "ancient" National Weather Service systems for better early warnings.

Kristi Noem is being berated online after she asked her followers for their thoughts on potential governor's portraits while rescue efforts in Texas continue.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday responded to scrutiny about the country’s flood notification system following flooding in Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend — and social media users were not too happy with her response.