Who Is Kristi Noem, Trump’s Homeland Security Pick? The governor of South Dakota has defied coronavirus restrictions and been a vocal critic of President Biden’s immigration policies.

Trump Picks Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, would play a major role in carrying out the president-elect’s promises to crack down on the border and deport millions of people.

Kristi Noem Refuses to Say Whether She Would Have Certified the Election The South Dakota governor and potential vice-presidential pick for former President Donald J. Trump also dodged questions about abortion.