Public statements by Kristi Noem or coverage by major news outlets

Trump Names Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary Amid Book Controversies

Nov 12, 2024, 12:58 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, according to multiple reports including CNN and other major news outlets. Noem, a Republican and loyal supporter of Trump, is expected to lead the agency responsible for overseeing U.S. border security and immigration enforcement. She has previously sent teams from South Dakota to assist in fortifying the southern border in Texas and has expressed strong support for hard-line immigration policies. Noem faced criticism for detailing how she killed her dog and making a false claim about meeting North Korea's leader in her recently released book.