That Wasn't an Accident': Bennie Thompson Presses Noem on National Guard Killing - Liberal Lens

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In this heated moment, Bennie Thompson challenges Kristi Noem over how the killing of a National Guardsman is being described — and who is responsible.

When the incident is referred to as an “unfortunate accident,” Thompson stops the hearing and pushes back, insisting that a shooting death is not an accident and that Congress deserves a clear answer. His question is simple but critical: who approved the asylum application connected to the individual responsible?

Rather than a direct response, the exchange turns into a familiar pattern of deflection and blame-shifting between administrations. Thompson refuses to let the issue drift, underscoring a core principle of oversight: accountability does not disappear because processes are complex or span multiple administrations.

This clip isn’t about partisan spin. It’s about responsibility, clarity, and whether government officials can be held to account when lives are lost. Watch closely — this is how oversight works when answers matter.

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1. It's about consistency in policy and responsibility and open investigation.