Trump taps Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary in new cabinet

Noem, a Republican governor of South Dakota, is a close ally of Trump

President Trump has tapped Kristi Noem, the Republican governor of South Dakota, to be his next Homeland Security secretary, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Noem is a close ally of Trump and has been a vocal supporter of his policies.

Noem's nomination is likely to face opposition from Democrats

Noem's nomination is likely to face opposition from Democrats, who have criticized her record on immigration and environmental issues.

Noem has been a vocal critic of sanctuary cities and has supported Trump's efforts to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

She has also been a strong supporter of the Keystone XL pipeline, which environmentalists oppose.

Noem is a rising star in the Republican Party

Noem is a rising star in the Republican Party and is seen as a potential future presidential contender.

She was elected governor of South Dakota in 2018 and is the first woman to hold the position.

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

She is married and has three children.