Noem Says 'Foreigners Can't Drive'; Her Donors Drive Policy
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, in defense of Trump-era rules on migrant drivers, claimed 'foreigners can't drive' and 'endanger our citizens.' This, from the same politician who, according to OpenSecrets, accepted $10,000 from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in 2022. It appears some foreign influences are perfectly fine, as long as they come with campaign checks and align
with a particular geopolitical agenda. We're told to fear the 'other' behind the wheel, but never to question the foreign lobbyists behind the politician's desk, pumping hundreds of thousands into elections. While Noem frets over migrants on our roads, perhaps she should disclose which countries' interests are driving her legislative priorities in Washington. Apparently, endangering citizens via
policy decisions fueled by foreign dollars is a perfectly acceptable risk to her.