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    Who is Kristi Noem? What to know about Donald Trump’s pick for DHS secretary

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    President-elect Donald Trump has elected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to be the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

    Who is Kristi Noem? Here’s what you need to know about the DHS secretary pick.

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    Who is Kristi Noem?

    Republican Kristi Noem has served as governor of South Dakota since January 5, 2019, according to Ballotpedia. She is currently in her second term, which ends in January 2027.

    Noem previously served in the South Dakota House of Representatives beginning in 2006 and the US House of Representatives beginning in 2010.

    What will Kristi Noem do as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security?

    Noem will oversee several federal organizations responsible for U.S. immigration, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to an article published by The Argus leader.

    Noem’s domain will also include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the US Coast Guard, the US Secret Service and several other federal agencies, according to Department of Homeland Security website.

    Where did Kristi Noem study?

    Kristi Noem attended Hamlin High School in South Dakota and later earned her BA from South Dakota State University in 2012.

    What is the US Department of Homeland Security?

    right United States Government websiteThe US Department of Homeland Security is working to improve the country’s security.

    It states: “The department’s activities include customs, border and immigration enforcement, emergency response to natural and man-made disasters, counter-terrorism and cyber security.”

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