Trump expected to tap Kristi Noem to be Homeland Security secretary

South Dakota governor is said to be frontrunner for the post

President Donald Trump is expected to nominate South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to be the next secretary of Homeland Security, according to multiple reports.

Noem, a Republican, is a close ally of Trump and has been a vocal supporter of his policies.

She is a former member of the House of Representatives and has served as governor of South Dakota since 2019.

Noem has been a vocal critic of illegal immigration and has supported Trump's efforts to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

She has also been a strong supporter of law enforcement and has called for increased funding for border security.

If confirmed by the Senate, Noem would be the first woman to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

The department is responsible for a wide range of issues, including border security, immigration, and counterterrorism.

Noem's nomination is likely to be met with some opposition from Democrats, who have criticized her record on immigration and other issues.

However, she is expected to be confirmed by the Senate, which is controlled by Republicans.

Noem's nomination comes at a time when the Department of Homeland Security is facing a number of challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the recent surge in illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Noem is expected to be a strong leader who will be able to address these challenges and keep the country safe.