“A Complete Embarrassment”: Rep. Moskowitz Shreds Kristi Noem’s Leadership and Demands Subpoena for “Missing” AG Bondi in Explosive Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The veneer of bipartisan cooperation in the House Judiciary Committee didn’t just crack this week; it was incinerated by five minutes of scorching commentary from Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). In a hearing that was supposed to focus on domestic threats and de-escalation, Moskowitz turned the spotlight onto the administration itself, delivering a blistering critique of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and demanding the immediate appearance of Attorney General Pam Bondi.

The video of the exchange, which has already garnered hundreds of thousands of views, captures a moment of raw frustration that many in Washington have been whispering about but rarely say aloud. From mocking Secretary Noem’s “tactical” wardrobe to accusing the GOP of “twisting themselves into pretzels” to defend a failing administration, Moskowitz’s monologue was a masterclass in political theater—and a terrifying diagnosis of a government in disarray.

The “Fashion Show” at Homeland Security

The most viral moment of the hearing came when Rep. Moskowitz held up a printed photograph of Secretary Kristi Noem. In the image, Noem is seen wearing a tactical cap and rugged outerwear—a look she has frequently sported during visits to border zones and disaster sites.

For Moskowitz, this wasn’t just a fashion choice; it was a symbol of incompetence.

“What is she hiding her face like her ICE agents?” Moskowitz asked, referencing the controversial practice of federal agents masking their identities during recent operations. “Now she can’t show her face either. By the way, is this what the 800 billion dollars went to?”

The Congressman didn’t hold back, accusing the Secretary of treating her role as a series of photo ops rather than a serious national security position. “Every day we see her after there’s some new tragedy in Homeland, she’s wearing a different outfit with a different hat. I mean come on guys, she looks ridiculous.”

The critique cut deeper than just aesthetics. Moskowitz bluntly stated that Noem is “not just an embarrassment to the country, she’s an embarrassment to you and the president.” He called for her removal or impeachment, citing not only her “complete failures in Homeland” but also her “destruction of FEMA.”

The Secret Rulers of FEMA?

In a stunning revelation that suggests a breakdown in the chain of command, Moskowitz claimed that Secretary Noem is effectively a figurehead who has lost the confidence of state leaders.

“She’s not even running the department, you guys know this,” he told his Republican colleagues. “Your governors and you all, when you need your FEMA money, you don’t call Noem. You call Corey.”

While Moskowitz didn’t specify which “Corey” he was referring to (likely a reference to a senior aide or operational director effectively managing the agency), the implication was clear: The person with the title isn’t the person with the power. This allegation paints a picture of a “Zombie Cabinet,” where official secretaries pose for cameras while unelected bureaucrats or loyalists pull the levers of government behind the scenes.

The “Missing” Attorney General

While Noem was the target of his ridicule, Attorney General Pam Bondi was the target of his procedural wrath. Moskowitz highlighted a glaring omission in the committee’s schedule: The Attorney General has not appeared before the Judiciary Committee in over a year.

“We’re into year two of this Congress and we’ve not had the attorney general in front of this committee,” Moskowitz pointed out, his voice rising with incredulity. “How much are we gonna weaken Article One of the Constitution while you guys remain in power?”

He attempted to make a motion to subpoena Bondi multiple times, only to be shut down by the Chairman on procedural grounds. The back-and-forth highlighted the partisan gridlock that has paralyzed congressional oversight.

“I watch you twist yourself into pretzels trying to defend this, running away from previous statements, disagreeing with yourself, trying to defend the crap that’s happening,” Moskowitz told the GOP members.

The Chairman tried to diffuse the situation by claiming Bondi had agreed to come in October but was delayed by a government shutdown. He promised she would appear “if there is not a shutdown later in January.”

Moskowitz’s response was a dark quip that silenced the room: “Will she be here before or after we invade Greenland?”

“Well before, I would guess,” the Chairman replied, attempting to play along, but the reference to “invading Greenland” hung in the air—a nod to the increasingly erratic foreign policy rumors swirling around the Trump administration in 2026.

The Myth of De-Escalation

Before launching his attacks on Noem and Bondi, Moskowitz addressed the hearing’s core topic: political violence and de-escalation. He vehemently rejected the premise put forward by Republican Governor Biggs that Democrats have not tried to lower the temperature.

Moskowitz listed a litany of recent tragedies where his party sought unity:

The Murder of Charlie Kirk: Moskowitz acknowledged the killing of the conservative activist as “domestic terrorism” and noted Democrats condemned it.

The Assassination Attempt: He reminded the room he served on the task force to investigate the attempt on the President’s life.

The Colorado Attack: He pointed out that 75 Democrats voted for a GOP resolution praising ICE, specifically to show unity.

“So this idea that we have… that Democrats have said nothing, that we haven’t tried to deescalate, it’s just not true,” he insisted.

He then turned the mirror on the Republican party, referencing the January 6th Capitol riots. “It’s not like you guys have any credibility on deescalation. I mean literally, we’re not the ones who told tens of thousands of people to show up to the capital and run in here like a mob… and now you all tell people it never happened.”

For Moskowitz, the hypocrisy is the point. He argued that you cannot have a serious dialogue about bringing down the temperature when one side refuses to acknowledge their own role in turning up the heat. “Looking at one party and saying you don’t de-escalate… that’s literally escalation.”

A Government at War with Itself

The picture painted by Rep. Moskowitz is of a federal government that is simultaneously aggressive and absent.

Aggressive: ICE agents “hiding their faces” and conducting operations that local sheriffs call illegal.

Absent: A Homeland Security Secretary who plays dress-up while failing to manage FEMA.

Unaccountable: An Attorney General who refuses to face Congress for two years.

The mention of the “invasion of Greenland,” even as a sarcastic remark, underscores the surreal nature of the current political landscape. It speaks to a Congress that is bracing for the next chaotic headline, whether it’s a domestic purge or a foreign absurdity.

Conclusion

Representative Jared Moskowitz has established himself as one of the most effective communicators in the Democratic caucus, using humor, props, and sharp rhetoric to cut through the noise of Capitol Hill. But beneath the “savage takedowns” and viral clips lies a serious warning.

When the Secretary of Homeland Security is an “embarrassment,” the Attorney General is a ghost, and the oversight committee is paralyzed by partisanship, the safeguards of democracy are failing. Moskowitz’s outburst wasn’t just about Kristi Noem’s hat; it was about the dismantling of functional government in real-time.

As the hearing concluded with a yield of time, the question remained unanswered: When will the people in charge actually answer for what is happening to the country? According to Moskowitz, we might be waiting until after the invasion of Greenland to find out.