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6 Things to Know About Kristi Noem, Trump’s Nominee for Homeland Security Secretary

The South Dakota governor is a longtime supporter of the president-elect and his stance on immigration and border security.
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6 Things to Know About Kristi Noem, Trump’s Nominee for Homeland Security Secretary
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks in Burlingame, Calif., on May 18, 2024. John Fredricks /The Epoch Times
Samantha Flom
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

If confirmed by the Senate, Noem stands to play a pivotal role in Trump’s border security overhaul, which he has said will include “the largest deportation operation” in U.S. history.

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Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom was a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications.