Bronze life-sized Kristi Noem statue unveiled in South Dakota

Former US secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has been memorialised in bronze alongside her favourite horse.

The life-sized statue is part of a project to honour former governors of the state of South Dakota.

Ms Noem served as the 33rd governor from 2019 to 2025.

She was also presented with a portrait of herself riding her horse, Iceman.