Noem denies plans to put immigrants through reality TV show

Published May 20, 2025 1:02pm ET



Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem denied reports that the federal government is considering a reality TV show pitch where immigrants would compete to become naturalized U.S. citizens.

Noem testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday and said, “There are no plans whatsoever to do a reality show.” However, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) pushed her as to why her spokesperson told the media otherwise.

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