Mar 30, 2025, 4:47 PM
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South Dakota taxpayers foot bill for Kristi Noem's costly travels
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- An analysis revealed that Kristi Noem's travel costs exceeded $640,000 during her time as governor.
- Many of Noem's trips were linked to political and personal activities rather than state business, raising ethical questions.
- This situation has led to public outcry and calls for better oversight on governmental spending.
In South Dakota, significant concerns have arisen regarding former Governor Kristi Noem's use of state funds for her extensive travel. An analysis by the Associated Press indicated that during her tenure, Noem accumulated over $640,000 in travel expenses for events largely disconnected from state business. Notably, the analysis revealed that more than $150,000 was spent on activities deemed personal and political. Trips included visits to campaign for President Donald Trump, a right-wing conference in Paris, and a bear hunt in Canada with her niece, among others. Some of these expenditures drew strong criticism from taxpayers and GOP lawmakers, who expressed disbelief at the utilization of state funds for Noem's personal aspirations.
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