What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary
Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security
By REBECCA SANTANA
Published - Nov 12, 2024, 08:50 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:27 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, one of the biggest government agencies that will be integral to his vow to secure the border and carry out a massive deportation operation.
Here are five things to know about Noem:
The 52-year-old was born in Watertown, South Dakota, and raised on a ranch and farm outside the city. Her father died in a grain-bin collapse at the age of 49.
