President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nomination of South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem as the new secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump praised Noem’s strong stance on border security and expressed confidence in her ability to contribute to his mission to “Make America Safe Again”. Noem, who lacks significant experience in homeland security, has publicly supported Trump’s tough immigration policies, including calling immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border an “invasion”. She has also criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the border, echoing Trump’s claims of increased violence and crime by illegal immigrants.
In addition to overseeing key federal agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, Noem has been an ally of Trump and a vocal proponent of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump has also announced other appointments, including Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, and former Rep. Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Tom Homan has been named as “border czar” to oversee deportation efforts, while Stephen Miller is expected to serve as White House deputy chief of staff for policy.
Overall, Trump’s latest appointments, including Noem as DHS secretary, reflect a continued focus on hard-line immigration policies and a commitment to maintaining law and order. With these selections, Trump aims to bolster his administration ahead of his potential return to the White House.
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