Trump names South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security in the new cabinet

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Donald Trump is set to announce South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, according to reports.

The 52-year-old former vice president hoped to head the agency as Trump looks to crack down on immigration, two sources said CNN Monday evening.

The congresswoman will oversee a $60 billion budget and thousands of employees from federal agencies ranging from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Secret Service.

It follows the reappointment of Tom Homan, the former acting director of ICE, as the president-elect’s “border czar.” Trump has also announced the appointment of immigration hardliner Steve Miller as his incoming White House deputy chief of staff for policy.

Noem’s purported appointment comes as Trump continues to fill out the top ranks of his incoming administration after securing re-election in the 2024 presidential election last week.

The Republican nominee surpassed the 270 Electoral College vote threshold early Wednesday after winning several must-win swing states.

Susie Wiles, who co-chaired the Trump campaign, was named the incoming White House chief of staff.

Trump has also tapped former New York representative Lee Zeldin to take the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency.

More to follow.