Trump picks new security chief: South Dakota leader gets key cabinet role
Former president makes unexpected choice for homeland security post‚ picking well-known state governor. The selection comes alongside other key appointments for Trumps future administration
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
