Confirmation Process and Support
, 's governor, underwent a confirmation hearing for the Secretary of position, nominated by President-elect . The hearing involved questioning by the .
Noem received endorsements from Senate Majority Leader and Sen. Kevin Cramer, highlighting her capability to address border security and other national concerns. Support from GOP senators and attorneys general from 20 states was noted.
Policy Stance and Priorities
During the hearing, Noem emphasized securing the U.S. southern border as a top priority, criticizing the current border situation and promising to implement strict immigration policies. She plans to shut down the CBP One app used by migrants for asylum applications.
Noem's tenure as governor was marked by a tough stance on immigration, including deploying National Guard troops to the . She also expressed plans to combat human trafficking and enhance cybersecurity measures under her potential leadership.