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The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest federal employee union representing 820,000 workers in the federal government and the government of the District of Columbia, is demanding the resignation or dismissal of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
The union accuses both officials of defaming slain AFGE member Alex Pretti and enforcing policies that led to his death.
AFGE National President Everett Kelley said Noem “betrayed the public trust” by calling Pretti a “domestic terrorist” in the aftermath of his killing.
Pretti, an ICU nurse at a VA hospital and member of Local 3669, was described by Kelley as a “patriotic” worker devoted to serving veterans.
Miller, identified as the architect of the administration’s immigration agenda, was accused of driving the policy that created the conditions for the tragedy.
The union charged that Noem reshaped DHS to enforce Miller’s aggressive immigration strategies, removing senior leaders, consolidating authority, and prioritizing political objectives over professional judgment and safety.
AFGE said those decisions escalated risks for workers and the public, undermined labor protections at TSA and FEMA, and eroded accountability across DHS.
“Taken together, the actions of Miller and Noem, both before and after Alex’s killing, make clear they are unfit to serve in their current positions, or any position requiring the public trust,” Kelley said.
AFGE called for an independent investigation into Pretti’s death and bipartisan congressional oversight to ensure accountability and restore public trust. (ZIA LUNA)
