NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- President-elect Donald Trump has chosen retired four-star Marine Gen. John F. Kelly to serve as secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, people familiar with the decision said.
Kelly, a 66-year-old respected military officer who served for more than 40 years, would be in charge of overseeing Trump's proposed crackdown on illegal immigration. Trump's transition team was drawn to Kelly due to his expertise on the southern border, The Washington Post reported.