Mayorkas says he’s spoken ‘substantively’ with Noem ‘a number of times’

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has spoken “substantively” with President-elect Trump’s choice to fill his seat, Gov. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.).

Mayorkas joined ABC’s “This Week,” where he was asked about the administration transition. Noem was nominated by Trump to lead DHS, if she is confirmed by the Senate.

“I have spoken with Governor Noem a number of times, including on New Year’s Day and immediately thereafter, with respect to the...