- Kristi Noem publicly expressed gratitude towards former President Donald Trump for appointing her to the position of Shield of the Americas special envoy.
- This announcement was made during a summit held on a Saturday.
- Noem’s appointment to this new role comes shortly after her removal from the position of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary by Trump.
- Despite the recent removal, Noem appears to maintain a positive relationship with Trump, as indicated by her thanks and acknowledgement of the new role he provided.
- The Shield of the Americas special envoy role is a diplomatic position, suggesting a continued involvement in international or defense matters.
- The shift in Noem’s career trajectory illustrates a noteworthy transition from a national security role to a diplomatic envoy capacity.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/noem-thanks-trump-new-shield-americas-special-envoy-role-after-dhs-ouster)
