The next U.S administration is taking shape as Donald Trump has picked South Dakotaʼs Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security; sources close to the matter confirmed this tuesday
Noem who won a big re-election about 2 years ago‚ got national attention for her hands-off covid rules (when she didnt make people wear masks). The Governorʼs public image took a hit last spring after she wrote about putting down her familys pet in her book: which some say changed Trumps view of her as a possible vice-president pick
The homeland security job includes these key tasks:
- Border control
- Immigration policy
- Emergency response
- Secret service operations
In a related move‚ Tom Homan joined the team yesterday as border-control head - he wants to focus on removing people who might cause safety problems. Sources also say Marco Rubio might become the next secretary of state; though Trumpʼs team hasnt said yes or no about any of these picks yet
The future department chief will need to handle complex border issues; while working with other agency heads to keep the country safe. Noemʼs experience running a state - even if its a small one - might help her manage this big federal agency