Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi drew sharp criticism Thursday after describing the fatal shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., as an “unfortunate accident” during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, prompting a public response from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and follow-up questioning on national television.
Thompson, who represents Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District and previously served as chair of the House January 6 Committee, made the remark while questioning Secretary Noem about security issues.
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