We should hold government leaders—and their political entourages—to a high standard of integrity due to their representative responsibility to the public. Unfortunately, we seem to accept as a given that politicians can set their honesty bar on the ground. Noem's claims, for instance, that she has never wavered in her loyalty to Trump is a lie. An article in NYTimes, November 16, 2022—right after Trump declared his 2024 candidacy—included these passages, none of which have been refuted or denied by Noem or Lewandowski:
"At an annual gathering of Republican governors in Orlando, donors and lobbyists mingled with governors past, present and future while weighing ways to wrest Mr. Trump from the party’s base. Their main complaint was not over policy or even style, but losses the party has taken since Mr. Trump won the White House in 2016. Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota, a Republican often mentioned as a potential 2024 candidate, said she did not believe Mr. Trump offered “the best chance” for the party in 2024. 'If we narrow our focus there, then we’re not talking to every single American,” Ms. Noem said in an interview as she sat across a mahogany table from her political adviser, Corey Lewandowski, who served as campaign manager for an early portion of Mr. Trump’s 2016 bid. “Our job is not just to talk to people who love Trump or hate Trump. Our job is to talk to every single American.'"
This is but one example of duplicity, but the takeaway is that if you're ambitious enough, you should not let stupid things like truth and honor stand in your way. Do and say whatever is necessary.
That being said, what Trump may have intended as a reward for a faithful disciple, the Homeland Security position, is quite likely going to turn into a nightmarish experience for Noem. She should have been careful what she wished for.
We should hold government leaders—and their political entourages—to a high standard of integrity due to their representative responsibility to the public. Unfortunately, we seem to accept as a given that politicians can set their honesty bar on the ground. Noem's claims, for instance, that she has never wavered in her loyalty to Trump is a lie. An article in NYTimes, November 16, 2022—right after Trump declared his 2024 candidacy—included these passages, none of which have been refuted or denied by Noem or Lewandowski:
"At an annual gathering of Republican governors in Orlando, donors and lobbyists mingled with governors past, present and future while weighing ways to wrest Mr. Trump from the party’s base. Their main complaint was not over policy or even style, but losses the party has taken since Mr. Trump won the White House in 2016. Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota, a Republican often mentioned as a potential 2024 candidate, said she did not believe Mr. Trump offered “the best chance” for the party in 2024. 'If we narrow our focus there, then we’re not talking to every single American,” Ms. Noem said in an interview as she sat across a mahogany table from her political adviser, Corey Lewandowski, who served as campaign manager for an early portion of Mr. Trump’s 2016 bid. “Our job is not just to talk to people who love Trump or hate Trump. Our job is to talk to every single American.'"
This is but one example of duplicity, but the takeaway is that if you're ambitious enough, you should not let stupid things like truth and honor stand in your way. Do and say whatever is necessary.
That being said, what Trump may have intended as a reward for a faithful disciple, the Homeland Security position, is quite likely going to turn into a nightmarish experience for Noem. She should have been careful what she wished for.
Good luck and I won’t miss u