First on CNN: Trump picks Kristi Noem to serve as Homeland Security secretary
Noem is a Republican governor of South Dakota who has been a vocal supporter of Trump
President Donald Trump has chosen Kristi Noem, the Republican governor of South Dakota, to be his next secretary of Homeland Security, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. Noem, 40, is a rising star in the GOP and has been a vocal supporter of Trump. She has also been a critic of illegal immigration and has taken a hard line on border security.
Noem's nomination is likely to face opposition from Democrats
Noem's nomination is likely to face opposition from Democrats, who have criticized her record on immigration and other issues. She is also likely to face scrutiny over her lack of experience in national security. However, Republicans are expected to support her nomination, and she is likely to be confirmed by the Senate.
Noem would be the first woman to lead the Department of Homeland Security
If confirmed, Noem would be the first woman to lead the Department of Homeland Security. She would also be the youngest person to serve in the position. Noem is a graduate of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and the University of South Dakota School of Law. She served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011 and was elected governor in 2018.
Noem has been a vocal supporter of Trump's immigration policies
Noem has been a vocal supporter of Trump's immigration policies, including his efforts to build a wall on the border with Mexico. She has also been a critic of sanctuary cities, which do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. In 2019, Noem signed a bill that made South Dakota a sanctuary state for unborn children.
Noem's nomination is likely to be controversial
Noem's nomination is likely to be controversial. Democrats are likely to criticize her record on immigration and other issues. She is also likely to face scrutiny over her lack of experience in national security. However, Republicans are expected to support her nomination, and she is likely to be confirmed by the Senate.
