The US Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as the Secretary of National Security of the Trump Government

The United States Senate confirmed this Saturday to Kristi Noem as National Security Secretary in the new administration of President Donald Trump, where It will be in charge of immigration policy.

Noem’s designation was endorsed with 59 votes in favor and 34 against, becoming the fourth member of the Trump cabinet confirmed by the Senate.

“One of my main priorities is to comply with the mandate of President Trump, from the American people, of Protect our southern border and fix our defective immigration system “Noem declared in a statement.

The new secretary served as South Dakota Republican Governor And Trump vice president sounded as a possible vice president, but his options evaporated after confessing that he had shot dead for a puppy for considering him “impossible to train.”

Kristi Noem replaces Alejandro Mayorkas at the head of the Department of National Security (DHSin English), which is responsible for public safety, border security, immigration, the fight against terrorism and disaster management and prevention.

Noem assumes the position under Trump’s promise of carry out the deportation of the millions of undocumented migrants residing in the United States.

In his early days in office, the Trump government has signed a series of executive orders with the objective of Accelerate the deportation process, end asylum access and militarize the border with Mexico.

“Solving this crisis and restoring respect for the rule of law is one of the main priorities of President Trump and the Republicans,” said the leader of the majority of the Senate, John Thune. “And it will require A decisive and committed leader in the Department of National Security. I think Kristi has everything necessary to undertake this task. ”

The Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, anticipated that he would vote against Noem. He pointed out “bipartisan solutions to fix the disorder on our border”, adding that Noem “seems to go in the wrong direction.”

In addition to Noem, the Senate, a republican majority, has so far confirmed Marco Rubio As Secretary of State, to John Ratcliffe as director of the CIA already Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. The latter is the appointment that has generated the greatest controversy due to its lack of military experience and accusations against abuse. The outcome of the vote to confirm Hegseth was 50 to 50, and the vice president of the country, JD Vance, had to vote in favor to solve the tie.

The Senate will vote next Monday night about the confirmation of Scott Besent as Treasury Secretary.

(With information from AP and EFE)