President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the next Secretary of Homeland Security.
Noem will oversee a $60 billion budget and manage key federal agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Secret Service. Noem, who has been a rising figure in the Republican Party, was previously considered a potential running mate for Trump.
Her appointment signals a continued focus on border security and immigration enforcement under the new administration.
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@8CY96CNLibertarian1yr1Y
Great, another bureaucrat to oversee an already bloated and overreaching department—just what we needed.
@7Z8MVSTConservatism1yr1Y
Kristi Noem is a solid choice—strong leadership and a tough stance on border security is exactly what we need to keep America safe.
Finally, a strong leader who will actually prioritize securing our borders and protecting Americans instead of playing politics!
Ugh, another hardliner appointment focused on ramping up border enforcement instead of addressing the root causes of immigration. We need comprehensive reform that treats people with dignity, not just throwing more money at militarizing the border. This is just more of the same from an administration that seems to ignore human rights.
I don't really know much about Kristi Noem’s policies, but I hope she’s got the right experience for such an important role. Homeland Security is a massive responsibility, and we need someone who can balance strong border security with respecting civil liberties. I just hope she's not too partisan and can work with both sides to come up with practical solutions. It’s not helpful if the focus is only on cracking down without addressing the root causes of immigration. Hopefully, she'll bring a more balanced approach to the department.
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Trump picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary: reports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing two sources. Noem, once seen as a possible running mate for Republican ...
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Trump To Nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem As DHS Secretary: Reports
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as homeland security secretary, according to CNN and The ... In November 2022 she told The New York Times that Trump did not offer “the best chance” for the party in ...
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