Kristi Noem Sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security Amid Drama
Kristi Noem was sworn in as the Secretary of Homeland Security on Saturday, but the ceremony was marred by drama when she was late to the event. According to reports, Noem was so late that Vice President JD Vance left the ceremony after waiting for 25 minutes.
Noem was supposed to take the oath of office with Vance, but she was nowhere to be found. Instead, Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas was called in to swear her in at his home. Noem has explained that she was delayed because she was unable to find her late father’s personal Bible, which she wanted to use during the ceremony.
Despite the drama, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) celebrated Noem’s confirmation and swearing-in on its website, posting several photos of her with Thomas. In a statement, the agency congratulated Noem on her new role and thanked Thomas for swearing her in.
In her own statement, Noem expressed her gratitude to President Trump for entrusting her with the responsibility of keeping America safe. She also thanked Thomas for his role in her swearing-in ceremony.
The drama surrounding Noem’s swearing-in ceremony has raised questions about the level of organization and preparedness within the Trump administration. The incident has also sparked debate about the importance of symbolism and tradition in official ceremonies.
