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(142,233 posts) Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:35 AM Nov 12

Trump picks Kristi Noem to serve as his Homeland Security secretary [View all]

Source: CNN Politics

Published 1:00 AM EST, Tue November 12, 2024

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, according to two people familiar with the selection.

Noem will be tapped to take over the agency as two key immigration hardliners — Stephen Miller and Tom Homan — are slated to serve in senior roles, signaling Trump is serious about his promise to crack down on his immigration pledges. With his selection of Noem, Trump is ensuring a loyalist will head an agency he prioritizes and that is key to his domestic agenda.

The department saw an immense amount of turmoil the last time Trump was in office. Then, DHS had five different leaders, only two of whom were Senate-confirmed. The agency has a $60 billion budget and hundreds of thousands of employees.

Noem, who previously was a South Dakota representative, will now be tasked with overseeing a sprawling agency that oversees everything from US Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the US Secret Service.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/politics/kristi-noem-homeland-security-secretary/index.html

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Trump picks Kristi Noem to serve as his Homeland Security secretary [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 12 OP

I guess puppy murdering proves she's cruel enough for the job. Ocelot II Nov 12 #1

Prerequisite. ... littlemissmartypants Nov 12 #2

BUT!.... underpants Nov 12 #20

Because the Gov of SD has so much experience with the southern border Bluetus Nov 12 #43

the infamous, despicable governor DENVERPOPS Nov 12 #90

Employees found insufficiently loyal or useful to the President will be terminated regardless of civil service status. Marcuse Nov 12 #61

Sure won't be many {insert racist epithet} curs creeping around while Elmer Noem is wabbit hunting! . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 12 #3

We are truly fucked. madaboutharry Nov 12 #4

Now the Snow Queen controls ICE. . . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 12 #5

That was my first reaction too underpants Nov 12 #12

This. Precisely this. hatrack Nov 12 #26

She allegedly help come up with SD anti-drugvslogan: Meth, we're on it!!! 🤔 Devilsun Nov 12 #73

Hide your pets. RandySF Nov 12 #6

Couldn't handle her pup, but elleng Nov 12 #7

It's an incredibly powerful cabinet position underpants Nov 12 #11

It's a RIDICULOUS cabinet position, NO ONE can handle it adequately. elleng Nov 12 #15

Yes it was a poor reaction to 9/11 underpants Nov 12 #19

Right. elleng Nov 12 #21

They literally had to cobble together a Department BumRushDaShow Nov 12 #22

Yes, they did; elleng Nov 12 #70

Wow yeah-that is a lot of responsibility.nt jfz9580m Nov 12 #37

Yes, she'll be in over her head, but she's pretty. JohnnyRingo Nov 12 #41

I guess our only hope for the next 4 years are low-key, behind-the-scenes, true patriots... Think. Again. Nov 12 #8

Puppy Blaster is experienced in the disappearing department. bucolic_frolic Nov 12 #9

This cabinet will be filled with airheads too stupid to interrupt the boss when he's screwing up Simeon Salus Nov 12 #10

It's really sad The Madcap Nov 12 #32

It's the cabinet of, by, and for Fox News hosts. Initech Nov 12 #79

Wingnut welfare. Simeon Salus Nov 12 #81

Fox News isn't so much a news network as it is a multi-level marketing firm. Initech Nov 12 #84

FEMA. And the US Secret Service. Akakoji Nov 12 #13

Don't forget the Coast Guard! SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 12 #17

How long till all protection from the secret service are gone for Clinton,Obama and Biden? Bengus81 Nov 12 #45

Lifetime protection for former presidents and their spouses and minor children is provided by law. Protection of others 24601 Nov 12 #52

I thought Jackie Kennedy gave up her protection at some point. rickford66 Nov 12 #54

I believe that her protection ended upon her remarriage. Her kids kept theirs until age 16. 24601 Nov 12 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 12 #57

Public Law No: 112-257 24601 Nov 12 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 12 #67

Please fasten your seat belts. multigraincracker Nov 12 #14

Hail, Hail, the Gang's All ribrepin Nov 12 #16

Billions of dollars in discretionary funding. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #18

All politics and capabilities aside genxlib Nov 12 #23

She won't last. nt GenThePerservering Nov 12 #24

OMG - lock your dogs up. Vinca Nov 12 #25

"They're shooting the dogs! They're shooting the cats!" True Dough Nov 12 #27

"They're shooting the dogs! They're shooting the cats!" True Dough Nov 12 #28

Good bye national and homeland security..... Lovie777 Nov 12 #29

And hello Putin, Kremlin, FSB and GRU. ancianita Nov 12 #55

We need to put out psa's every week kerouac2 Nov 12 #30

The incompetence continues. The Madcap Nov 12 #31

The pool is remarkably shallow - few qualified people will work with him Prairie Gates Nov 12 #33

Another DEI hire Old Crank Nov 12 #34

The next 4 years. Woodwizard Nov 12 #35

Yep. We are on our own more than ever. Evolve Dammit Nov 12 #66

Just for context Historic NY Nov 12 #36

What could go wrong? C_U_L8R Nov 12 #38

The fool who probably knows less about border issues than my dog. travelingthrulife Nov 12 #39

I can see why he picked her, she's a attractive woman. JohnnyRingo Nov 12 #40

I suppose, "Meth. It's what's for dinner!" was considered. n/t Harker Nov 12 #48

If ever a slogan dweller Nov 12 #50

In this country, all dogs are now very afraid. lark Nov 12 #42

Butt she is a non-stop ass kisser and toady. Prof. Toru Tanaka Nov 12 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 12 #44

Merry circus calliope music during the internment camp round-ups. NBachers Nov 12 #46

Cruella DeVille IronLionZion Nov 12 #47

How long will she last? NYC Liberal Nov 12 #49

Her first order during the next disaster is to shoot the abandoned/homeless pets. OLDMDDEM Nov 12 #51

Someone should have told Trump she had plastic surgery D. Spaulding Nov 12 #53

Watch out Dogs everywhere! joanbarnes Nov 12 #56

Employees found insufficiently loyal and useful to the President will be terminated regardless of civil service status. Marcuse Nov 12 #58

They were so concerned about Peanut the Squirrel - TBF Nov 12 #60

Her expertise being....? NM Grins Nov 12 #62

The parade of unqualified wankers continues. paleotn Nov 12 #64

He's picking psychopaths and dipshits to surround him. Texin Nov 12 #65

Drumpf hates dogs. Puppy killing was the big feature in that resume. What an unqualified bimbo. Palin-esque. n/t Evolve Dammit Nov 12 #68

First they came for the puppies... LT Barclay Nov 12 #71

So will SD get a new Governor? bluestarone Nov 12 #72

What usually happens is the lieutenant governor is elevated to governor jmowreader Nov 12 #75

Is she willing to commit atrocities? Mmmm, maybe. Just a few. Duncan Grant Nov 12 #74

Well, at least the country will be safe from lovable, rambunctious puppies. LudwigPastorius Nov 12 #76

The dogs are protesting her selection! Jacson6 Nov 12 #77

No stray dogs! Turbineguy Nov 12 #78

He will be the Depolorable President. ificandream Nov 12 #80

Kristi Noem to serve as his Homeland Security secretary Dogdirt Nov 12 #82

Only picked because they're hardliners. louis-t Nov 12 #83

Oh, joy. Karasu Nov 12 #85

The Minister of Love nt Xipe Totec Nov 12 #86

IN SOUTH DAKOTA.... THEY'RE SHOOTING THE DOGS! Montauk6 Nov 12 #87

Her prize for hosting the town hall RANDYWILDMAN Nov 12 #88

she bdamomma Nov 12 #89

well well flordia DonCoquixote Nov 12 #91

They're shooting the dogs, they're shooting the cats WokeAintWhatIAm Nov 12 #92