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The Claim

Kristi Noem stated that the Bible was written in English.

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The Short Version

This claim is false. Kristi Noem never said the Bible was written in English. The quote originated from a clearly labeled satirical Facebook page called "Mrs. Putin," which included deliberate misspellings of Noem's name and a fake "Fox Mews" logo. Multiple independent fact-checkers — including Snopes and Media Bias Fact Check — confirmed no credible record of Noem making this statement exists. The viral spread of the quote does not make it real.

Caveats

  • This quote originated from a satirical/parody Facebook page ('Mrs. Putin') and was never actually said by Kristi Noem.
  • The only source supporting the claim is a low-authority, auto-dubbed YouTube video that repeats the viral meme without independent verification.
  • Viral spread of a fabricated quote does not constitute evidence that the statement was actually made — always verify quotes against primary sources before sharing.

The Receipts

  1. Did Kristi Noem say the Bible was written in English? | Snopes.com

    Snopes.com

  2. Truth about Kristi Noem's viral 'Bible' claim - Knewz

    Knewz

  3. Fact Check: Did Kristi Noem say the Bible was originally written in English? - MEAWW News

    MEAWW News

  4. DHS is using the Bible to promote ICE, claiming 'righteous' fight

    Religion News Service

  5. Fact Check: Did Kristi Noem Say the Bible Was Written in English?

    Media Bias Fact Check

  6. Originated as Satire - Archives | Snopes.com

    Snopes.com

  7. Inkl: Kristi Noem Faces Backlash After DHS Videos Quote Scripture - Interfaith Alliance

    Interfaith Alliance

  8. Cristi Noem said: In the United States, Spanish isn't spoken officially because Jesus didn't want...

    YouTube

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