Kristi Noem Touts Border Security Efforts in San Diego Visit

Homeland Security Secretary highlights Trump administration's border policies and drug interdiction.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to San Diego on Thursday to showcase the Trump administration's border security initiatives and highlight recent drug seizures along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Why it matters

Noem's visit underscores the ongoing political focus on border security and immigration enforcement, which have been key priorities for the Trump administration and continue to be divisive issues at the national level.

The details

During her visit, Noem touted the administration's efforts to strengthen border security, including increased staffing and resources for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. She also highlighted recent drug interdiction operations that have resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, emphasizing the administration's crackdown on cross-border criminal activity.

  • Noem visited San Diego on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Kristi Noem

The current U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, appointed by the Trump administration.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to secure our borders and keep dangerous drugs out of our communities.”

— Kristi Noem, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

What’s next

Noem's visit is expected to be followed by continued political debates and policy proposals related to border security and immigration enforcement.

The takeaway

Noem's San Diego visit underscores the Trump administration's ongoing focus on border security and drug interdiction, which remain key political issues at the national level.