Protester Dressed as Catholic Cardinal Interrupts Kristi Noem’s Opening Statement on Capitol Hill: ‘The Power of Christ Compels You!’

Tom Durante Dec 11th, 2025, 12:09 pm

It was a real moment on Capitol Hill on Thursday when a protester dressed up as a Catholic Cardinal rose among the spectators to scream at Homeland Security honcho Kristi Noem , “The power of Christ compels you!”

The Code Pink protester jumped up to his feet as Noem gave her opening statement before the House Committee on Homeland Security.

“The power of Christ compels you!” the protester shouted. “End deportations! The power of Christ compels you!”

Noem could be seen smirking as security surrounded the man and led him out of the room.

“Disruptions of Congressional business is a violation of law as a criminal

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