The following article includes mention of animal abuse and gun violence.
As Donald Trump continues to fill his cabinet, the president-elect has nominated his new Homeland Security secretary.
It seems, however, that this is yet another choice that is giving folks pause.
Noem, a former beauty queen, won the title of South Dakota Snow Queen in 1990.
Here’s everything we know about the newly nominated Homeland Security secretary.
Yet, there’s one, in particular, that garnered a lot of attention.
In the book, she recalled taking her her 14-month-old wirehair pointer, Cricket, on a hunting trip.
During the trip, Cricket bit her, per theDaily Mail.
She also had a “nasty and mean” goat.
She reportedly dragged the goat to the same pit where Cricket was killed and shot him, too.
In 2023, sources divulged to theDaily MailthatKristi was having an affair with former Donald Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski.
Lewandowski had also been married since 2005 and had four children with his wife.
The affair reportedly started in 2019, if not earlier.
I’m proud of the God-fearing family we’ve raised together," per theDaily Mail.
According toVanity Fair, in September 2023, Trump joined Noem onstage at an event in North Dakota.
This indicates that Noem was a top pick for Trump’s vice president.
Yet, it seems that the scandals surrounding her got in the way.
In astatement, she said, “South Dakota’s kids are our future.
With this legislation, we are protecting kids from harmful, permanent medical procedures.
I will always stand up for the next generation of South Dakotans.”
For obvious reasons, these bills were controversial steps.
My message to illegal immigrants … call me when you’re an American," perThe Hill.
