"South Dakota Legislator Demands Investigation into Gov. Noem's Texas Dental Trip and Promo Video"

A South Dakota legislator has called for an inquiry into Governor Kristi Noem's trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the dentists, questioning whether state resources were used and if she received discounted treatment in exchange for the video. Noem's office did not respond to inquiries about the video. This is not the first time Noem has faced ethics questions, including intervening in her daughter's application for a real estate appraiser license. Critics find the promotional video unusual for an elected official, while others defend Noem's right to choose her healthcare provider.