South Dakota Governor Warns of Mexican Cartel Activity in State, Supports Texas Border Security Efforts

Governor Kristi Noem criticizes Biden's handling of border crisis, considers sending additional support to Texas, and warns of the impact of cartels on her state.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem warns that Mexican cartels are operating and trafficking children in her state, and bringing in fentanyl that's killing local children.
Noem, along with 24 other Republican governors, recently criticized President Joe Biden's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border crisis and expressed support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border security measures.
South Dakota's Legislature has passed a bill recognizing the need to secure the U.S.-Mexico border and expressing South Dakota's support for border states.
Noem is considering increasing support for Texas' border efforts, including sending razor wire and security personnel, and has previously deployed South Dakota National Guard troops to the border.
President Biden has called on Congress to pass a proposed border security bill that would allow him to take the necessary measures to secure the border, including shutting it down until it can get back under control.