Trump picks South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary: report

Noem, a Republican, has been a vocal supporter of Trump and his policies.

She is a member of the Republican Governors Association's executive committee and has served as the chair of the Western Governors' Association.

Noem has also been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act and has been a supporter of Trump's efforts to repeal and replace the law.

If confirmed, Noem would be the first woman to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

She would also be the first governor to be appointed to the position.

Noem is a graduate of South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota School of Law.

She served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011 and was elected governor in 2018.

Noem is married to Bryon Noem, a farmer and businessman, and they have three children.

The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States from terrorism, natural disasters, and other threats.

The department has a budget of over $40 billion and employs over 240,000 people.

The department is led by the secretary of homeland security, who is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

The current secretary of homeland security is Alejandro Mayorkas.

Noem's appointment would require the approval of the Senate.

It is unclear if she would be able to get enough votes to be confirmed.