Palmetto State News

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina met with Governor Kristi Noem, who has been nominated by President Trump to serve as the United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Scott is a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs.

In a statement released after the meeting, Senator Scott said, “Since her days in Congress, Governor Noem has been a fierce advocate for secure borders and the integrity of our national security. It was great to sit down to talk about our nation’s current challenges and how to reverse the dangerous open borders policies of the current administration. Solving the crisis on our southern border and keeping our citizens safe starts with a commonsense America first mindset.”

Governor Noem's nomination comes at a time when border security remains a contentious issue in national politics.