President-elect Donald Trump has chosen South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, sources familiar with the decision revealed. Noem's appointment comes as Trump positions two staunch immigration hardliners, Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, for senior roles, underscoring his commitment to fulfilling his immigration promises. By selecting Noem, Trump is ensuring a loyalist will lead an agency crucial to his domestic agenda.
The Department of Homeland Security faced significant upheaval during Trump's previous term, with five different leaders, only two of whom were Senate-confirmed. With a budget of $60 billion and hundreds of thousands of employees, the agency plays a pivotal role in national security.
