All nine indigenous tribes in South Dakota have now banned Gov. Kristi Noem from entering their land in response to the Republican’s offensive claims about the roughly 70,000 Native people who live in her state.
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, the ninth and final tribe to take such action, announced its decision Tuesday, after its executive board held an emergency meeting about the matter over the weekend and then met with Noem’s office Monday.
Until Noem issues an apology, “the people of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe stand with our fellow nations,” a statement obtained by South Dakota media outlets read.
This ban means Noem, who’s been floated as a presidential running mate for presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump, is now banned from 20% of her state’s land.
Gov. Kristi Noem Now Banished By Every Single South Dakota Tribe
The Flandreau Santee Sioux were South Dakota's last holdout. Now, Noem is banned from 20% of her state.
