WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — President-Elect Donald Trump announced South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his choice for Secretary of Homeland Security as part of reshuffling by the incoming president who will start a second term in office in January. Noem is a solid conservative and vocal Trump supporter and has gained national attention during the pandemic regarding her governance and more recently, her very vocal stance on immigration and national security issues.
Noem, 52, has been the leader of South Dakota since 2019, famous for her campaigns for states’ rights and against federalized mandates. As the years pass, South Dakota remains a bastion of conservatism within its areas, mainly energy, gun rights, and state sovereignty. Noem continues the trend of Trump’s succession planning to further his cabinet with sycophants willing to enforce his stringent policies on immigration, border security, and national defense.
Noem’s history has years of previous service in the U.S. House of Representatives prior to election to a governorship. She has exhibited fiscal conservatism and also served as a voice of criticism concerning how national security was being handled on the national level.
As a Secretary of Homeland Security, Noem will be placed to track and track federal efforts on the securing of the U.S.-Mexico border that ensure safe citizenry for America’s people while closely viewing the issues surrounding cyber threats and terror. The national security issues will continue to remain relevant as an important emphasis area by the Trump administration, including illegal immigration crackdowns and strengthening the defense posture of the nation.
The appointment is also a boost on Noem’s national political stature and many are speculated to be a vice-presidential pick and even higher in future.
