Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the 8th Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by the United States Senate. With a vote of 59-34, Secretary Noem is now tasked with keeping all Americans safe and secure. One of her main priorities is to secure the southern border and address the broken immigration system, in alignment with President Trump’s mandate.
Prior to her confirmation, Secretary Noem served as the Governor of South Dakota, making history as the first female governor of the state. With a background in ranching, farming, and small business ownership, she has also served in the South Dakota legislature and as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
As Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Noem plans to empower law enforcement to remove criminal aliens and illegal gangs, enhance intelligence and law enforcement capabilities to prevent terror threats, and provide rapid assistance and disaster relief to Americans in crisis. She aims to uphold the values of freedom, safety, and security for generations to come.
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