"They Spied On Me” - Sec. Kristi Noem: Secret DHS File Room, El Mencho Fallout & Deep State Purge | PBD #747

February 26, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: One-on-one interview with a host grilling the guest on policy, personal stories, and national security threats.
The Key Players:
- Guest: Kristi Noem, former South Dakota Governor turned DHS Secretary under Trump—famous for defying COVID lockdowns, banning Chinese land ownership, and her no-nonsense leadership style.
- Host: Patrick Bet-David, sharp interviewer pushing on immigration, China, and deep state issues with a patriotic, business-minded edge.
The Vibe: Intense and educational with patriotic optimism; mixes alarm over threats (China, cartels) with triumphant stories of Trump's wins, like border security.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Secretary Kristi Noem**
2 (02:00) **DHS Structure and Trump Cabinet Dynamics**
3 (04:48) **South Dakota COVID Leadership**
4 (09:34) **Countering China Threats in South Dakota**
5 (14:18) **Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure**
6 (19:16) **Deep State Discoveries and Spying**
7 (23:23) **COVID Origins and China Accountability**

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Show Notes

Patrick Bet-David sits down with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss her claim that “they spied on me,” the discovery of a secret DHS file room, the fallout surrounding El Mencho and cartel operations, and efforts to identify and remove alleged deep state actors inside the Department of Homeland Security.

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Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Your Next Five Moves” (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.