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Kristi Noem

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Positions

Secretary of Homeland Security (2025-present)

Governor of South Dakota (2019-2025)

U.S. Representative for South Dakota (2011-2019)

Organizations

Department of Homeland Security

Trump Administration

Last Updated

January 26, 2025

Description

Secretary of Homeland Security (2025-present), overseeing DHS agencies including ICE and CBP. Leading implementation of mass deportation policies and border enforcement operations.

Fascist Characteristics

mass deportation implementation militarized border enforcement anti immigrant policy

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Evidence

Confirmed as DHS Secretary to oversee mass deportation operations targeting millions of immigrants

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As Governor, deployed South Dakota National Guard to Texas border and signed anti-immigrant legislation

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Stated commitment to implementing 'largest deportation operation in American history'

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