Kristi Noem confirmed as homeland security secretary
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Senate confirmed Kristi Noem To lead Department of Homeland Security On Saturday morning, consolidate a crucial hiring function into the boss Donald TrumpThe Council of Ministers is planning to carry out mass deportations.
Seven Democrats – including John Fetterman, Tim Kaine and Andy Kim – 52 Republicans – joined to confirm Noem. You will lead the agency that oversees the ice, FEMA, Border Patrol and other security organizations. The former South Dakota governor will play a prominent role in leading mass deportation efforts alongside… Tom Homan, Which Trump designated as the “Border Czar.”
Nim, once favored to be Trump’s presidential nominee before her She bizarrely admitted to killing her dog In her memoirs, she told senators during it Confirmation hearing She asked for the DHS job because she “knew it was the president’s first priority.”
Nome told senators she was eager to pursue Trump’s plans for a mass deportation during her confirmation hearing, unloading concerns from Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., that such schemes could send massive shockwaves across the country.
Noem said the priority was removing “those who have broken our laws and perpetuated violence,” but did not directly address removal efforts for law-abiding Americans.
“Getting criminal aliens off our streets and out of the country will help American communities be safer again,” Noem told Senators last week. “The President’s first priority is to secure the border and immediately deport these criminal actors.”
Noem also noted Supports Trump’s efforts to Ending birthright citizenship.
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