Noem is lifted from banishment by native tribe before Senate confirmation.

A Native American tribe in South Dakota has lifted its banishment on Republican Gov. Kristi Noem and endorsed her nomination to serve as secretary of Homeland Security, according to Planet Chronicle Digital.

Noem received a letter from Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe President Tony Reider on Wednesday, informing her that the tribe's executive committee had lifted the banishment it imposed on her in May and congratulated her on her nomination to serve in President-elect Trump's cabinet.

Before her confirmation hearing, Noem will receive a letter.

Reider's letter, obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital, commends the nomination of the Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security by President Elect Donald Trump and supports it. He wishes the nominee the best of luck during the Senate confirmation hearing on January 17, 2025, and believes that their dedication to the safety and security of the United States will benefit us all.

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe was the last of the nine South Dakota tribes to ban Governor Noem from their reservations following her controversial comments about tribal leaders, the immigration crisis, and the future of native children.

Noem criticized tribes last year, stating that their children lack hope due to parents who are absent and unhelpful. Instead of focusing on improving individuals' lives, tribal councils and presidents prioritize political agendas.

In his letter to Noem on Wednesday, Reider addressed the issue and stated that the governor had apologized for her previous remarks and provided an explanation for her commentary.

The banishment resolution required you to apologize for your offensive comments about tribal members and their children's education. You did so in several meetings before and after the resolution was passed, and also sought advice on how to communicate more sensitively in the future. This was appreciated by both you and the Tribe.

The letter comes as Noem prepares for her Senate confirmation hearing Friday morning.

Trump selected Noem to lead DHS after his victory over Harris, highlighting her efforts to safeguard the southern border, which has been inundated with illegal immigration under the Biden administration.

Since her nomination, Noem has received endorsements from at least eight police organizations or unions, including one that represents thousands of Border Patrol agents.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry urged Senate lawmakers, particularly Democrats, to promptly confirm Noem following a New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.

The International Association of Fire Fighters, a significant and longstanding union of firefighters, recently endorsed Noem. During the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the union highlighted Noem's understanding of emergency management and the critical role of government response to both natural and man-made disasters.