Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles. Sheinbaum called the accusation "absolutely false."

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Claudia Sheinbaum of encouraging anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles, drawing a rare rebuke from the Mexican leader who has sought to maintain cordial relations with the Trump administration.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum “encouraged more protests” in Los Angeles, a day after Sheinbaum condemned violent acts.