• Kristi Noem Leads DHS with Laser Focus on Immigration, Cybersecurity Reforms

  • Feb 23 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Kristi Noem Leads DHS with Laser Focus on Immigration, Cybersecurity Reforms

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  • Kristi Noem, the newly confirmed Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, has been at the forefront of several significant developments in the last few days. On January 25, the U.S. Senate confirmed Noem as the 8th Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security with a vote of 59-34, marking a significant milestone in her career after serving as the Governor of South Dakota and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives[1][4].

    Since her confirmation, Noem has been instrumental in implementing President Donald Trump's stringent immigration policies. One of her first major announcements was the launch of a nationwide and international multimillion-dollar ad campaign aimed at warning illegal aliens to leave the country or face deportation. The campaign, which includes radio, broadcast, and digital ads in multiple countries and regions, is part of a broader effort to secure the U.S. borders and enforce immigration laws. Noem emphasized that the Trump administration will hunt down and deport criminal aliens, while also offering a chance for those who leave voluntarily to potentially return to the U.S. in the future[3].

    Noem's approach to immigration is aligned with her commitment to securing the southern border and fixing what she describes as a "broken immigration system." During her Senate hearing, she pledged to empower law enforcement to remove criminal aliens and illegal gangs, and to enhance intelligence and law enforcement capabilities to detect and prevent terror threats. She also vowed to deliver rapid assistance and disaster relief to Americans in crisis[1][4].

    In addition to her immigration focus, Noem has signaled significant changes to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA). She expressed concerns that CISA has strayed from its core mission of protecting critical infrastructure, instead getting involved in issues like misinformation and disinformation. Noem intends to make CISA "smaller and more nimble," refocusing its resources on helping small entities such as schools, local city governments, and state governments to enhance their cybersecurity protections. This shift could impact programs like the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, which has been crucial for strengthening state and local cybersecurity efforts[2].

    Noem's leadership at the Department of Homeland Security is expected to be marked by these and other changes, reflecting the Trump administration's priorities on border security, immigration enforcement, and cybersecurity. Her stance on these issues has already drawn both support and criticism, highlighting the contentious nature of her role in shaping national security and immigration policies.
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