Kristi Noem, South Dakota Governor and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Department of Homeland Security head – infamous for admitting to shooting her own puppy – is fielding questions during her Senate confirmation hearing. On Friday, she faces the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee.
“As we face the evolving threats of the 21st century, the mission and the success of DHS is more critical than ever. We must be vigilant and proactive and innovative to protect the homeland,” Noem remarked in her opening remarks. “The challenges in front of us are extremely significant, and we must secure our borders against illegal trafficking and immigration.”
Noem is bound to confront tough interrogation on the sweeping immigration strategies of the incoming administration, with planned large-scale deportations a probable hot topic…