Sen. Katie Britt lauded the Senate's confirmation of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing her commitment to securing the nation's borders. While seven Democrats joined all Senate Republicans in voting to confirm Noem, Democrats criticized her as a Trump loyalist and questioned her commitment to immigration reform.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump 's nominee to be Secretary of Homeland Security, appears before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for her confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt applauded the Senate’s confirmation of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as the new Secretary of the U.S.
Seven Democrats joined all Senate Republicans in voting to confirm Noem, including Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Tim Kaine of Virginia, Andy Kim of New Jersey, Gary Peters of Michigan, Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan. Alex Floyd, rapid response director for the Democratic National Committee, suggested Noem will prioritize politics over border security.
Kemp pledged that Republican governors stand with Trump and Noem to secure borders, prioritize national security, and keep families safe.
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