Kristi Noem
Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security.
Profile · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
Kristi Noem is the controversial Secretary of Homeland Security. A staunch MAGA loyalist, she's in charge of ICE detention facilities, including one in Dallas, Texas, that was attacked this week.
As the face of the Trump administration's intensified raids and arrests by US Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) agents, Kristi Noem has become a lightening rod in America, both loved and hated for her combative approach and her many viral media moments - some call her the 'ICE Barbie'.
A former South Dakota Snow Queen winner, she's risen fast from her cowgirl roots. There's even talk of a run for president in 2028.
Presenter: Mark Coles Producer: Lucy Proctor, Ben Crighton and Natasha Fernandes Researchers: Alex Loftus and Adriana Urbano Production coordinators: Maria Ogundele Editor: Justine Lang Sound Engineer: Neil Churchill