Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Kristi Noem (R)
Claim: “No American citizens have been arrested or detained” during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Court filings, DHS statements, and investigations show numerous U.S. citizens have been wrongly detained by immigration agents, including during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. At least 170 cases were documented nationwide.
Date: 11/02/2025
Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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