Trump appoints South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

South Dakota's current governor is Kristi Noem.

Trump appoints South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump appoints South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

On Tuesday, President-elect Trump revealed that he has chosen South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to be the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

"The Trump transition team released a statement highlighting Kristi's strong stance on border security. As the first governor to send National Guard soldiers to Texas to combat the Biden border crisis, she did so a total of eight times."

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem greets attendees as she speaks on Day 1 of the Republican National Convention
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been picked by President-elect Trump to be DHS secretary.  (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)

She will collaborate closely with 'Border Czar' Tom Homan to safeguard the border and ensure the security of our American homeland against our enemies.

This is a breaking news story. Check back with us for updates.

by Andrea Margolis

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