The Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down Claim That Secretary Kristi Noem Is Backing Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for Citizenship
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Trump administration is shutting down reports of a DHS Secretary Kristi Noem-backed reality show in which immigrants compete for citizenship.
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The DHS is shutting down rumors of a reality show in which immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship The show was initially reportedly backed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem The show was in talks to be produced by a Duck Dynasty producerThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the President Trump's administration is shutting down reports of a DHS Secretary Kristi Noem-backed reality show in which immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship.
On Friday, May 16, the DHS issued a statement regarding the proposed reality show. The statement from Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, titled FAKE NEWS FRIDAY: DHS Torches Latest Media Hoax, read,âThis is completely false. Daily Mails âreportingâ is an affront to journalism. Secretary Noem has not âbackedâ nor is even aware of the pitch of any scripted or reality show."
The statement from McLaughlin continued, "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. This pitch has not received approval or rejection by staff.â
Reports about the potential reality show were first picked up by Daily Mail, which reported that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was "backing" the series.
Producer Rob Worsoff, most famously of Duck Dynasty, previously told WSJ that he had discussions with members of the DHS about the show idea. The outlet reported that he received "positive" feedback from Trump officials about the pitch.
Worsoff himself immigrated to the U.S. from Canada to embark on his career in television. He told WSJ, âThis isnât The Hunger Games for immigrants. This is not, âHey, if you lose, we are shipping you out on a boat out of the country.'"
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Worsoff revealed that the show was pitched to the DHS under the Obama administration and under the Biden administration, but both passed.
President Donald Trump speaks during a fundraiser for Republican gubernatorial hopeful Kristi Noem in Sioux Falls, S.D., Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.Susan Walsh/AP Photo
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