Several South Dakota Tribes Ban Governor Noem Over Cartel Allegations

Several Native American tribes in South Dakota have banned Governor Kristi Noem from their reservations due to her allegations that some tribal leaders are benefiting from drug cartel activity. Noem, an ally of former President Donald Trump, has focused on crime concerns stemming from the U.S.-Mexico border, despite South Dakota being hundreds of miles from the border. Tribal leaders deny the presence of cartels on their reservations and accuse Noem of ignorance and unwillingness to engage with the tribes. The controversy coincides with the rocky rollout of Noem's memoir in which Noem gave a disturbing account of shooting the family dog.