Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem will speak at a confirmation hearing before the Capitol Hill Government Commission on January 17, 2025 (Photo: Eric Sayer/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON – Over the weekend, Homeland Security Department Christie Noem explained to the governor about public safety measures following President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear presence.
Iran began a retaliatory strike towards a US military base in Qatar on Monday, according to Iranian national media. And the Associated Press.
“Commander Norm has spoken with governors across the country and state and local law enforcement agencies to ensure that government partners at all levels have the information they need to keep their communities safe.” “It is our duty to keep the nation safe and information safe, especially during times of conflict.”
Noem is the governor of South Dakota and has appointed Trump to lead the DHS.
The DHS did not confirm when the meeting took place, but the US Three nuclear presences were bombed on Saturday. In Iran.
The conflict comes after Israel this month A coordinated attack was carried out On Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure, senior military officials and nuclear scientists have been killed to prevent Iran. From the time of close to building atomic weaponsaccording to the AP.
In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks in Israel.
Trump has repeatedly vowed that Iran should not have access to nuclear weapons, but his National Intelligence Director Tarsi Gabbard told Congress in March that Iran has not built nuclear weapons since the program was suspended in 2003.
Over the weekend, Gabbard told CNN that her testimony from March has been removed from context and agrees to Trump’s decision to bomb Iran.
The Governor takes precautions
In response to the bombing over the weekend, the governor said he took precautions not only to physical attacks but also to cyber.
Wes Moore, of Maryland’s Democratic government, wrote on social media that he is in close contact with Maryland’s military department.
“As someone who wears this country’s uniform and deploys overseas alongside some of America’s biggest warriors and patriots, I know the deep sacrifices that our soldiers and their families make every day.” He said.
Nebraska Republican Governor Jim Piren; On social mediathanking Noam for giving the governor an explanation, he praised the president “just yesterday for his leadership and decisiveness in destroying the Iranian nuclear program and the threat it poses to America’s national security.” Piren added that there was no threat to Nebraska at the moment.
North Carolina Democratic Government Josh Stein I wrote it on social media The meeting with NOEM focused on public safety.
“North Carolina public safety officials are working closely with local, state and federal partners to stay vigilant against retaliatory threats, whether physical or cyber,” he said.
Arizona’s Democratic government Katie Hobbs and Georgia’s Republican government Brian Kemp I wrote it on social media The possibility of a retaliatory attack from Iran was discussed at the meeting.
“We coordinate with law enforcement at all levels in closely monitoring possible threats.” Kemp said.
Massachusetts Democratic Government Maura Healy I wrote it on social media Although there is no threat to her condition, her administration “continues to coordinate with state, local and federal partners to closely monitor the situation.”
After the meeting, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe encouraged his residents to report suspicious activities to local law enforcement agencies.
“The Missouri Center for Information and Analysis (MIAC) has already notified all law enforcement agencies in the state of trained terrorism liaison officers, as well as this enhanced awareness.” He said.
