Kristi Noem: From South Dakota Rancher to Homeland Security Secretary From the broad plains of South Dakota to the hallways of Washington, D.C., Kristi Noem’s journey is a story of tenacity, aspiration, and controversy. Noem’s political rise as the current U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security in President Donald Trump’s administration is a testament to her strong conservative beliefs and her skill at negotiating the tricky terrain of American politics. Kristi Noem: Early Life and Entry into Politics Kristi Lynn Arnold was born in Watertown, South Dakota, on November 30, 1971,…
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