Trump Nominates Kristi Noem to Oversee $60B DHS Immigration Agenda

Trump taps South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for $60 billion DHS leadership role, pairing her with 'Border Czar' Tom Homan.

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South Dakota governor brings border state experience after deploying National Guard troops to Texas-Mexico frontier during 2023 crisis.

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Former congresswoman turned governor promises zero tolerance for illegal immigration, demanding return to Trump-era border policies.

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Stephen Miller joins immigration enforcement team as Noem prepares to oversee ICE, CBP, FEMA, Secret Service, Coast Guard, and cybersecurity operations.

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Governor's anti-mask mandate stance during COVID-19 and strong immigration positions shaped national profile before DHS nomination

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