On November 12, Donald Trump appointed Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota, as the new Secretary of Homeland Security. Noem is a strong supporter of Trump and has backed his tough border policies. Although she has little experience with national security, she has been involved in sending troops to Texas to help stop illegal immigration. Noem has called the U.S.-Mexico border a "war zone." Trump chose her because of her strong stance on border security, which is a major focus of his campaign to secure the border and carry out mass deportations. In her new role, Noem will work closely with Trump`s "border czar," Tom Homan, to help make America safer. The Department of Homeland Security, which has over 260,000 employees, handles a wide range of issues, including border security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity. Trump has promised to strengthen immigration control starting on his first day back in office.