Tag: Noem

Kristi Noem banned from entering one-fifth of state she governs

In a significant escalation of tensions between state leadership and tribal authorities, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been prohibited from entering territories belonging to several tribes, constituting nearly 20% of the state’s land area.  The decision comes in the aftermath of the Republican governor’s controversial remarks earlier this year, which tribal leaders have interpreted […]

What Trump Thinks About Scott, Noem, Rubio, Other VP Contenders

As the veepstakes speculation grows, Donald Trump—Republicans’ presumptive nominee for president for the third straight time—has had plenty to say about the group of contenders for the second spot on the ticket. Axios reported over the weekend on an audio recording obtained from a gathering at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in which the former president comments […]

Kristi Noem refuses to admit she never met Kim Jong-un

In a strange interview on Sunday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not admit that she never personally met North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. During an appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” host Margaret Brennan questioned Mrs. Noem about her memoir’s claims of visiting North Korea. “So you did not meet with Kim Jong-un? That’s […]

Kristi Noem defends her shooting of chicken-killing dog

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem continues to defend her reasoning behind shooting her 14-month-old dog.  “It was a dog that was extremely dangerous. It had come to us from a family who had found her way too aggressive,” she said on Sean Hannity’s show Wednesday on the Fox News Channel. “We were her second chance, […]