As we’ve known here at Daily Kos, Republican Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota has absolutely no problem sharing her views and opinions about trans people. Noem has shepherded much anti-trans rhetoric in the state in recent months, especially when it comes to exclusionary bills that aim to keep trans girls from participating and competing in girls’ sports. Under the guise of making sports fair for (cisgender) women, for example, she signed discriminatory legislation into law earlier this year.
When it comes to actually talking to trans people, however, Noem’s recent track record is apparently quite spotty. As reported by The Advocate, Watertown Love, a local LGBTQ+ group visiting the South Dakota Capitol building, asked to speak with Noem, and she responded by … hiding from them, apparently.