By sending the South Dakota National Guard to the border, the governor built her national profile but paid less attention to the legal details.

Kristi Noem, nominated by President-elect Trump for Homeland Security secretary, is praised by border czar Tom Homan for her readiness to address the migrant crisis. Noem, known for her strict border policies as South Dakota governor,

Having served as South Dakota governor since 2019, Kristi Noem is a loyal Trump ally and would help oversee his immigration crackdown in a second term. She was also in consideration for Trump’s running mate before early excerpts of her book revealed she killed her hunting dog 20 years ago.

President-elect Donald Trump chooses South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, despite her controversial LGBTQ+ views.

Former Congresswoman and current South Dakota governor, Kristi Noem, was announced as Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Here's a look at Noem's finances and wealth. Trump's Pick: Since winning the 2024 presidential election,

Kristi Noem underwent a cosmetic procedure after suffering a horrific accident. Discover why the work she had done caused controversy and led to a lawsuit.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the nation's next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and she has not hidden her views on the subject of immigration.