Governor Kristi Noem faced backlash for her decision not to deploy the National Guard during historic flooding in South Dakota, despite significant devastation and public outcry.
Despite the widespread destruction caused by historic flooding, Governor Noem justified not calling the National Guard, emphasizing caution in their deployment and the associated costs.
Noem's decision drew criticism especially given her previous funding for the National Guard at the U.S.-Mexico border, raising questions about her prioritization of crises.
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