Raw Story: South Dakotans have 'zero faith' in Kristi Noem's ability to do Trump-assigned job: report

[Dennis Donovan]

Raw Story - South Dakotans have 'zero faith' in Kristi Noem's ability to do Trump-assigned job: report

Travis Gettys
December 11, 2024 7:04AM ET

Donald Trump tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, but some residents back home doubt she's qualified to keep the nation safe.

The Republican governor's handling of several key issues in her home state prompted some residents to express doubts that she could successfully manage the sprawling bureaucracy at DHS, which secures the border, enforces immigration and customs laws and oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard and the Secret Service, reported CNN.

“I have zero faith that Gov. Noem is going to be instrumental in helping after a natural disaster,” said Renae Hansen, who manages a nonprofit on McCook Lake, which flooded over the summer. “They better make a plan for themselves. It was everyone for yourself when it came down to our disaster … our city failed us, our county failed us, and our state failed us.”

Residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the June flooding expected their governor to seek a federal disaster declaration and deploy the National Guard to protect their property or help with recovery, but Noem – who at the time was a leading contender to be Trump's running mate – had already sent many of the state's guardsmen to the U.S.-Mexico border.

“She was not here for us,” said Shelly Lewis, a longtime Noem supporter who lost her home and all her family's possessions in the flood. “This is my home. You ignored your state.”

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[tanyev]

1. Yes, well, none of Trump's Cabinet picks were selected to serve and protect the country.

They were picked to serve and protect Donald Trump.

[madaboutharry]

2. The people of South Dakota voted for her because she supports the policy of not having a state income tax

and because she holds the line on conservative social issues.

They also know she is an airhead who prances around like a teenager showing off her new hair extensions and clothing that is decades too young for her.

A person who has been banned from 20% of the state in which they serve as governor has demonstrated an inability to work well with others.

[bluestarone]

3. Yes and they are so right! She's a complete misfit!!

I bet she gets her fireworks display at MT Rushmore this year, just saying.

[wolfie001]

4. Any repuke voter in that state can go f6ck themselves

Avoid that state like the plague. It's a breeding ground of hate. We're in a Cold War with repukes. Show them zero empathy and do not hold out your hand to them. Make sure we all vote for every choice on every ballot. Just my take