Thread: Donald Trump picks Gen. John Kelly for Department of Homeland Security secretary

Originally Posted by ALIPAC

So Gen. John Kelly was commander of Southcom? I was really hoping for Kris Kobach or Joe Arpaio for head of DHS and I hope Donald Trump has something good in mind for those two. How do all of you feel about this appointment and Gen. John Kelly's record?

W

Mr. Gheen,

I was really hoping for Kris Kobach as well, but Kelly does look like a better choice than other names that were being floated as possibilities. General Kelly has been outspoken about the inadequacy of U.S. border security, but probably is not as knowledgeable as Kobach on immigration issues. I have seen some reports indicating that Kobach might be his deputy. I sure hope that is the case.

James Bowen

While Kris Kobach would be the ideal choice for director of ICE, he is not the ideal choice for DHS Secretary. Immigration is only one facet of Homeland Security. DHS encompasses the Secret Service, TSA, Airport Security, Port Security, Coast Guard, Infrastructure Protection, Disaster Response, Counterterrorism, etc. General Kelly is better equipped to handle DHS as a whole. Kris Kobach is ideal for ICE Director or Deputy Secretary.

I agree with ICEstorm.