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Gov. Kristi Noem urges undocumented immigrants to leave, praises Trump on border enforcement
Summary
In remarks captured in a meeting transcript, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told people living in the U.S. illegally to leave, praised President Donald J. Trump for border enforcement and warned of deportation if they remain. The transcript also records an incorrect self-description that the article corrects.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told people living in the United States illegally to leave and praised President Donald J. Trump for strengthening border enforcement in remarks captured in a meeting transcript.
The transcript records Noem saying, "Thank you, President Donald J. Trump, for securing our border, for deporting criminal illegal immigrants, and for putting America First." Noem also warned directly, "If you don't, we will find you and we will deport you. You will never return."
Noem described the Trump administration as closing the country's borders to what she called "lawbreakers." She said, "Follow the law and you'll find opportunity. Break it and you'll find consequences," and added, "The choice is yours. America welcomes those who respect our laws because a strong nation is a safe nation." These quotes and paraphrases come from the transcript of the remarks.
The transcript records Noem introducing herself as "the United States Secretary of Homeland Security." That title is not correct; Kristi Noem is the governor of South Dakota. The article uses her verified title, Governor of South Dakota, when identifying her.
No formal votes, motions or other official actions related to immigration enforcement appear in the transcript. The remarks recorded are a public statement expressing support for the Trump administration's immigration policies and a warning of deportation for people described by Noem as living in the country illegally. The transcript does not specify the event name, date, location, or any subsequent actions by enforcement agencies or elected bodies.
