Former Governor of South Dakota Kristi Noem was sworn in as the secretary of Homeland Security by Supreme Court Justice Clarance Thomas.
"It is such an honor to be sworn in as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security," Noem wrote in a post on X, adding, "It was made even more meaningful by being sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home. Thank you, President Trump for putting your trust in me to help keep America safe."
Earlier, Noem was confirmed to her post by Congress with a 59-43 vote. The ceremony, which was supposed to take place at the Treaty Room of the Navy Department Wing of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, was ultimately held at Justice Thomas' home after a series of schedule changes.
