Trump endorses Noem's reelection bid in South Dakota
Former President Donald J. Trump gave South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) his "Complete and Total Endorsement" in her reelection bid. Trump released his statement and said"
Kristi Noem has done a great job as Governor of South Dakota, "She is strong on Borders, the Second Amendment, preserving land and Energy Dominance, Medical Freedom, and kept South Dakota open during COVID. She fully supports our great Law Enforcement, Military, our wonderful Vets—and is a fighter for the incredible people of South Dakota. Kristi has my Complete and Total Endorsement!"
Noem, who is up for reelection in 2022 and has been rumored to be a possible GOP presidential candidate in 2024, has been an ardent Trump supporter. The president repeatedly called for Noem to primary Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) after Thune refused to validate Trump's claims that the results of the 2020 presidential election were not legitimate.
Trump campaigned for her in the state in 2018 during her first run for governor. Kristi was a congresswoman before she became governor and gained national recognition during the pandemic for refusing to shut down the state and never imposing a mask mandate like other states did. She also allowed the August 2020 Sturgis motorcycle rally to go ahead even as most large events in other states were canceled.
After getting an endorsement from the former President, Kristi responded and said:
She was "honored and humbled" to receive Trump's endorsement.
"Since being elected Governor, I have worked to bring President Trump's America First agenda to the state level in South Dakota by cutting burdensome regulations, keeping government out of the way of South Dakota small business owners and job creators, and supporting South Dakota law enforcement," Noem said, according to the Argus Leader. "I look forward to continuing to fight for our shared agenda if elected to serve a second term as Governor of the great state of South Dakota." Reported by KELO
After this endorsement, the state Republican challenger Rep. Steve Haugaard commented on SD Gov. Kristi Noem and said:
"I have the utmost respect for President Trump’s accomplishments, but he has seen Gov. Noem much more over the last two years than the citizens of South Dakota," Haugaard said. "She’s been very busy campaigning outside the state and laying the groundwork for her national ambitions, while I continue to be focused on the people of South Dakota and the work that needs to be done here."
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