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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, faces a showdown with senators on Friday in what is expected to be a tense confirmation hearing.
The Republican’s first scheduled appearance was mysteriously postponed due to “paperwork” issues.
Now she will likely face criticism over Trump’s immigration policies, including his over the mass deportation of migrants on his first day in office.
Follow all the updates on the DailyMail.com live blog.
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I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a farmer, a rancher, a businesswoman and a governor.
I’ve spent my life in rural America. I understand what it means to work hard every day to create a better future for our children and our communities.
I come before you today with a deep sense of responsibility and humility as a candidate to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
And also a commitment to the more than 330 million Americans we will serve to keep them safe in their homes, their communities and their countries.