South Dakota to build $400,000 fence around governor's residence amid coronavirus criticism
By J. Edward Moreno - 08/13/20
South Dakota is planning to build a $400,000 fence around the residence of the state's governor after security officials recommended it given threats amid the coronavirus to Gov. Kristi Noem (R), the Associated Press reported.
Security is responding to unspecified threats toward the governor, the AP reported. Noem’s administration had proposed the 8-foot fence last year, but the plan was abandoned.
Noem, who has aligned herself with President Trump in recent months, has championed a hands-off approach to the coronavirus pandemic. Her response has reportedly led to personal threats toward her.
Last week thousands of bikers arrived in South Dakota for the Sturgis Motorcycle rally, perhaps the largest national public gathering since the pandemic started.
“In America, we debate issues; we don’t turn to violence,” a Noem spokesperson told the AP. “But it only takes one, and per the Governor’s security team, putting up a fence around the residence is critical at this time.”
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Noem’s office did not immediately respond to an inquiry from The Hill.
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