Homeland Security Secretary Noem recounts alleged cannibalism by detainee, highlighting risks in immigration enforcement.

Noem Describes Shocking Incident at Deportation Roundtable

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed a disturbing incident during a roundtable discussion Tuesday with President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, spotlighting the challenges facing federal immigration enforcement. According to Noem, an alleged cannibal being deported attempted to eat himself while on a federal flight, necessitating immediate medical intervention by authorities.

Noem explained that the information came from U.S. Marshals working with ICE. She detailed the event to underscore the urgency of removing high-risk individuals from the country. “The other day, I was talking to some marshals who have been partnering with ICE. They said that they had detained a cannibal and put him on a plane to take him home. And while they had him in his seat, he started to eat himself, and they had to get him off and get him medical attention,” Noem recounted to reporters.

Noem criticized previous administration policies, asserting that lax immigration standards allowed dangerous individuals into the country. She called the episode emblematic of broader public safety concerns, saying, “These are the kind of deranged individuals that are on our streets in America that we're trying to target and get out of our country because they are so deranged they don’t belong here.” She added that such individuals “shouldn't be walking the streets with our children” or living in communities seeking safety and opportunity.

Focus on New Detainment Center and Stricter Enforcement

The roundtable also highlighted the opening of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” a new state-of-the-art illegal immigrant detainment facility with 3,000 beds. Noem praised Florida’s approach and called on other governors to follow suit, urging collaboration between states and federal agencies. She emphasized that the new center would allow authorities to rapidly detain and deport individuals who violate U.S. laws, setting a model for other states to emulate.

“We are going after murderers and rapists and traffickers and drug dealers and getting them off the streets and getting them out of this country,” Noem declared, thanking law enforcement and military personnel for their role in enhancing public safety. She expressed hope that more state leaders would support similar efforts.

Noem’s remarks reflect an intensified focus on strict immigration enforcement, especially for those deemed high-risk or dangerous. The Department of Homeland Security, ICE, and the U.S. Marshals have not yet commented publicly on the reported incident.

As the federal government moves to expand secure detainment capacity and expedite deportations, the alleged incident on the deportation flight has become a flashpoint in the ongoing national debate over immigration policy and community safety.