Trump Picks South Dakota Governor for Homeland Security Role

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), sources close to the matter have revealed. This pick comes as two prominent figures known for their tough stance on immigration, Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, are set to join the team in key positions. Noem's appointment indicates Trump's commitment to his immigration policies. The DHS, with its $60 billion budget and hundreds of thousands of employees, faced significant upheaval during Trump's previous term. It had five different leaders, only two of whom were confirmed by the Senate. Noem, who previously served as a representative, will now oversee an agency with vast responsibilities, including US Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the US Secret Service. Interestingly, Noem was once considered for the vice presidential role but her relationship with Trump soured after the release of her book, "No Going Back. " In it, she shared a controversial story about putting down her 14-month-old wirehair pointer, Cricket, because it wasn't showing ideal hunting dog traits. She later defended the action as demonstrating her ability to handle tough tasks.