Kristi Noem's 5 Most Bats**t Moments Ranked

5. Attacking Trans Kids

In March 2022, Noem signed a bill banning transgender girls from participating in girls' sports in South Dakota. The bill was widely condemned by LGBTQ+ advocates, who argued that it was discriminatory and would harm transgender youth. In a statement, Noem said that she signed the bill to "protect the integrity of women's sports." However, there is no evidence to support the claim that transgender girls are a threat to women's sports.

4. Banning Abortion

In May 2022, Noem signed a bill banning abortion in South Dakota after six weeks of pregnancy. The bill is one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country and makes no exceptions for rape or incest. In a statement, Noem said that she signed the bill to "protect the lives of the unborn." However, the bill is likely to be challenged in court, as it is unconstitutional under Roe v. Wade.

3. Cutting Taxes for the Rich

In 2021, Noem signed a bill cutting taxes for the wealthy in South Dakota. The bill reduced the top income tax rate from 6.5% to 4.5%. The bill was criticized by Democrats, who argued that it would benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor. In a statement, Noem said that the bill would "boost the economy." However, there is no evidence to support this claim.

2. Opposing Vaccine Mandates

In August 2021, Noem issued an executive order banning vaccine mandates in South Dakota. The order was in defiance of a federal mandate requiring all healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In a statement, Noem said that she issued the order to "protect the rights of South Dakotans." However, the order is likely to be overturned in court, as it is unconstitutional.

1. Promoting Conspiracy Theories

Noem has a history of promoting conspiracy theories. In 2020, she claimed that the COVID-19 pandemic was a "hoax" and that the vaccines were "dangerous." She has also claimed that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump. There is no evidence to support any of these claims. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic is very real, the vaccines are safe and effective, and there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.