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Trump Taps Retired Gen. John Kelly as Homeland Security Chief

Trump Taps Retired Gen. John Kelly as Homeland Security Chief

President-elect Donald Trump and retired Gen. John Kelly (Getty Images)

Monday, 12 December 2016 07:28 AM EST

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday formally announced Retired General John Kelly, a 45-year military veteran, as his choice to lead the Department Of Homeland Security.

Trump's transition team said in a statement that Kelly would "spearhead the urgent mission of stopping illegal immigration and securing our borders" as well as streamline the Transportation Security Administration and improve ties between U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

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President-elect Donald Trump on Monday formally announced Retired General John Kelly, a 45-year military veteran, as his choice to lead the Department Of Homeland Security.
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Monday, 12 December 2016 07:28 AM
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