In choosing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his homeland security secretary, President-elect Donald Trump is tapping a long-time loyalist to helm an agency that’s expected to play a central role in his immigration crackdown.

The governor of South Dakota has defied coronavirus restrictions and been a vocal critic of President Biden’s immigration policies.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the nation's next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and she has not hidden her views on the subject of immigration.