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Then-President Donald Trump speaks to Gov.-elect Kristi Noem, R-S.D., during a meeting at the White House, Dec. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

South Dakota’s Noem adds to chorus against Haley as VP

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

Pennsylvania transgender swimmer Lia Thomas waits for a preliminary heat in the Women's NCAA 500-yard freestyle swimming championship, March 17, 2022, at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

Republican governors urge NCAA to ban biological males from female sports

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump appears with Gov. Kristi Noem in Sioux Falls, S.D., Sept. 7, 2018. As his rivals spend the day holding town halls and meet-and-greets in early-voting states, Donald Trump is heading to South Dakota on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, for a party fundraiser that will double as an opportunity for the state's governor, Kristi Noem, to showcase herself as a potential vice presidential pick. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Trump visits South Dakota for rally that Gov. Kristi Noem’s allies hope is vice presidential tryout

By Jill Colvin and Stephen Groves - Associated Press

Then-President Donald Trump speaks to Gov.-elect Kristi Noem, R-S.D., during a meeting at the White House, Dec. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Gov. Kristi Noem endorses Trump as he visits South Dakota

By Jill Colvin and Stephen Groves - Associated Press

President Donald Trump appears with Gov. Kristi Noem in Sioux Falls, S.D., Sept. 7, 2018. As his rivals spend the day holding town halls and meet-and-greets in early-voting states, Donald Trump is heading to South Dakota on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, for a party fundraiser that will double as an opportunity for the state's governor, Kristi Noem, to showcase herself as a potential vice presidential pick. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem expected to endorse Trump on Friday

By Stephen Groves and Jill Colvin - Associated Press

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks at a news conference, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at a Lewis Drug store in Sioux Falls, S.D., about efforts her state is taking to alleviate shortages of prescription drugs. (Annie Todd/The Argus Leader via AP)

South Dakota governor prods Washington to address national drug shortages

By Steve Karnowski - Associated Press

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem takes part in a panel discussion, Nov. 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Gov. Noem is looking to convince lawmakers that the state can afford a historic tax cut as she lays out her vision for the state budget Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 but a number of big-ticket budget items and financial pressures are also weighing on lawmakers' minds. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Reporter charged with prank call using Gov. Kristi Noem’s cell

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs a bill on Feb. 3, 2022, at the state Capitol in Pierre, S.D., that will ban transgender women and girls from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. A transgender advocacy group in South Dakota sued Noem and the head of the state's Department of Health on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, over the state’s decision to terminate a contract with the group last December. (AP Photo/Stephen Groves, File)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs bill banning gender-transition treatments for minors

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gives the State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre, S.D. (Erin Woodiel/The Argus Leader via AP) ** FILE **

S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem to deliver trifecta of D.C. speeches on China, COVID policies

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

South Dakota state Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller speaks in a Senate session on Jan. 26, 2023, in Pierre, S.D. The South Dakota Senate on Wednesday, Feb. 1, censured and reinstated the Republican senator who was suspended last week amid allegations she had harassed a legislative aide during an exchange about childhood vaccinations and breastfeeding. (AP Photo/Amancai Biraben, File)

A South Dakota Senate aide’s allegation roils GOP politics

By Stephen Groves and Amancai Biraben - Associated Press

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gives the State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre, S.D. (Erin Woodiel/The Argus Leader via AP) ** FILE **

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says her personal cell phone number has been hacked

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem takes part in a panel discussion, Nov. 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Gov. Noem is looking to convince lawmakers that the state can afford a historic tax cut as she lays out her vision for the state budget Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 but a number of big-ticket budget items and financial pressures are also weighing on lawmakers' minds. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Staff gives Gov. Kristi Noem flamethrower for Christmas

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during the Leadership Forum at the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center Friday, May 27, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

South Dakota ethics board dismisses complaint against Gov. Kristi Noem

By Stephen Groves - Associated Press

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks at her election watch party after winning re-election on Tuesday evening, Nov. 8, 2022, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Erin Woodiel/The Argus Leader via AP)

Kristi Noem sees election win as ‘mandate’ to push tax cut, safeguard on abortion ban

By Stephen Groves - Associated Press

FILE - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 25, 2022. Noem is running for her reelection on the Nov. 8 election. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Kristi Noem wins reelection in South Dakota amid 2024 buzz

By Stephen Groves - Associated Press

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks on Feb. 25, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. A South Dakota ethics board’s finding that Noem may have engaged in misconduct by intervening in her daughter’s application for a real estate appraiser license is likely not the last word on the matter. But exactly how much more comes out on the episode may be up to the Republican governor herself. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

No charges for Gov. Kristi Noem’s airplane use, South Dakota prosecutor announces

By Stephen Groves - Associated Press

FILE - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during the Family Leadership Summit, July 16, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. Noem made a campaign promise Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, to repeal the state's tax on groceries, changing course on a bipartisan proposal she did not support in March. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Noem speaks out on grocery tax, promises to repeal it

By Stephen Groves - Associated Press

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks on Feb. 25, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. A South Dakota ethics board’s finding that Noem may have engaged in misconduct by intervening in her daughter’s application for a real estate appraiser license is likely not the last word on the matter. But exactly how much more comes out on the episode may be up to the Republican governor herself. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Gov. Kristi Noem tried to avoid ethics hearing, seal records

By Stephen Groves - Associated Press

FILE - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 25, 2022. A South Dakota government ethics board Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, pressed forward in its investigation of two complaints against Gov. Noem. She is under scrutiny from the state's Government Accountability Board for allegations she misused the powers of her office by interfering in her daughter’s application for a real estate appraiser license and flying on state-owned airplanes to political events. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

South Dakota ethics board pushes ahead in Noem investigation

By Stephen Groves - Associated Press

Fireworks burst at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Friday, July 3, 2020, near Keystone, S.D. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem: No, Trump’s face won’t be etched onto Mount Rushmore

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times