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Who is Kristi Noem? What to know about Donald Trump’s DHS secretary pick

Who is Kristi Noem? What to know about Donald Trump’s DHS secretary pick

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President-elect Donald Trump South Dakota Governor chooses Kristi Noem To be the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Who is Kristi Noem? Here’s what you need to know about DHS secretary selection.

Who is Kristi Noem?

Republican Kristi Noem has served as Governor of South Dakota since January 5, 2019. ballot paper. He is currently in his second term, which will end in January 2027.

Noem previously served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2006 and the U.S. House of Representatives from 2010.

What will Kristi Noem do as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security?

According to a story by , Noem will oversee various federal agencies responsible for immigration to the United States, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Argus Leader.

Noem’s sphere of influence will also include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service and many other federal agencies. Department of Homeland Security website.

Where did Kristi Noem study?

Kristi Noem attended Hamlin High School in South Dakota and later earned her bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University in 2012.

What is the US Department of Homeland Security?

according to United States Government websiteThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security is working to improve the country’s security.

It states: “The ministry’s work includes customs, border and immigration enforcement, emergency response to natural and man-made disasters, counter-terrorism efforts and cyber security.”