Kristi Noem Gains Key Support for DHS Secretary Confirmation

Senator Rand Paul and major law enforcement groups rally behind South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's nomination by President-elect Trump.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Border Patrol Council, representing 18,000 agents, and the Fraternal Order of Police have endorsed Noem, citing her leadership and commitment to border security.
Senator Rand Paul, a key member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, has pledged to prioritize Noem's confirmation immediately after Trump's inauguration.
Noem has a history of deploying South Dakota National Guard troops to the southern border to address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.
Trump's incoming administration has outlined plans for aggressive immigration enforcement, with Noem expected to play a central role in implementing these policies.