Report suggests that Trump may select South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for the position of Homeland Security secretary.

As head of the Department of Homeland Security, Noem would have a significant role in enforcing immigration policies and safeguarding the border.

Report suggests that Trump may select South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for the position of Homeland Security secretary.
Report suggests that Trump may select South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for the position of Homeland Security secretary.

According to multiple reports on Tuesday, it is predicted that President-elect Donald Trump will choose South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to serve as the Homeland Security secretary.

Since 2019, Noem has been serving as the governor of The Mount Rushmore State, although he was previously considered a possible running mate on the Trump ticket earlier in the year.

Kristi Noem
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to fill the role of Homeland Security secretary, according to reports on Tuesday. (KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

The Department of Homeland Security oversees US Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, US Secret Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

On Sunday, it was announced that Noem would collaborate with Tom Homan, Trump's "border czar," and Stephen Miller, the White House deputy of staff for policy, on Monday.

Noem, Trump
Earlier in the year, Noem was thought to be one of Trump's top contenders for vice president. (KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

On Monday night, it was revealed that Trump intends to appoint Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla., as his secretary of state.

As of Tuesday morning, no official announcement from Trump or Noem has been made.

by Elizabeth Pritchett

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