Hawley supports Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is now awaiting a vote by the full U.S. Senate before becoming Homeland Security Secretary. 

Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley questioned her during last week’s confirmation hearing and liked what he heard:

“Is the southern border secure as we find it today?” “Senator, no, the southern border is not secure today, but in just three days, we will have a new president in this country, President Donald J Trump, and he will secure our border.” “That is refreshing candor, I'm glad to hear it.”

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 13 to 2 in favor of her nomination, with Democrats Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut voting “no.”