Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: FAKE NEWS FRIDAY: DHS Torches Latest Media Hoax
ASHINGTON – The Daily Mail published yet another false story Thursday, claiming Secretary Kristi Noem “backed” a reality television show pitch about U
S
citizenship
In a statement, Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin slammed the Daily Mail’s false reporting and fake narratives
“This is completely false
Daily Mail’s ‘reporting’ is an affront to journalism
Secretary Noem has not ‘backed’ nor is even aware of the pitch of any scripted or reality show
DHS receives hundreds of television show pitches a year, ranging from documentaries surrounding ICE and CBP border operations to white collar investigations by HSI
Each proposal undergoes a thorough vetting process prior to denial or approval
We need to revive patriotism and civic duty in this country, and we’re happy to review out-of-the-box pitches
This pitch has not received approval or rejection by staff
” – Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin