Despite being chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem's authority on immigration is expected to be limited. Sources reveal that she would take direction from Tom Homan, the incoming border czar, and Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff for policy.
Kristi Noem , the governor of South Dakota and President-elect Donald Trump 's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ), is slated to face a Senate committee confirmation hearing. While her confirmation is largely anticipated, sources familiar with the Trump transition indicate that her role as DHS secretary might be less expansive than those of her predecessors.
If confirmed, Noem will oversee a workforce exceeding 260,000 across various agencies including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, FEMA, the Secret Service, and CISA. However, on the critical issue of immigration, a top priority for Trump, her authority is expected to be subordinate to others. Sources reveal that Noem would receive directives from Tom Homan, the incoming border czar, and Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff for policy. Previous DHS secretaries have been actively involved in shaping immigration policy discussions at the Cabinet level and advising presidents on the practical implications of policies. They have also set the strategic direction for immigration enforcement. In contrast, Noem isn't perceived as a central figure in planning mass deportations, a key campaign promise of Trump, which is primarily focused on by Homan and Miller. While Noem hasn't publicly expressed strong opinions on immigration nor made national media appearances since her nomination, she would be responsible for addressing any policy-related inquiries from Congress.The transition team, in response to queries about Noem's immigration policy role, stated that President Trump's election mandate is to secure America's borders. They assert that Governor Noem, as his chosen DHS secretary, will ensure that CBP, ICE, and USCIS, crucial immigration agencies under her jurisdiction, have the necessary resources to protect borders and safeguard Americans. The transition team also highlighted the Border Patrol union's endorsement of Noem in a letter to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which will conduct the confirmation hearing. The letter expresses confidence that Noem will prioritize Border Patrol agents' resource needs and manpower requirements for border security. Despite the expected limitations on her immigration policy role, Noem would ultimately be responsible for the broad spectrum of DHS responsibilities, including securing critical infrastructure, responding to natural disasters, preventing terrorist attacks, and protecting the president and other high-profile individuals if confirmed
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