GOP governors vow to fight Biden's vaccine mandate 'to the gates of hell'



President Joe Biden is ushering in COVID-19 vaccine mandates for up to 100 million Americans. However, many Republican governors are vowing to fight back against the sweeping coronavirus vaccine mandate. At least 23 GOP governors denounced Biden's vaccine mandate.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis questioned the humanity of Biden's forced vaccinations.

"How could we get to the point in this country where you would not let them earn a living because of their choice on the vaccine?" DeSantis said. "I just think that's fundamentally wrong. I do not believe that people should lose their jobs over this issue, and we will fight that."

"How could we get to the point in this country where you would not let them earn a living because of their choice o… https://t.co/EC6R95pH7A

— Christina Pushaw (@ChristinaPushaw) 1631222250.0

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the mandates are "an assault on private businesses" and pledged to "halt this power grab."

"Biden's vaccine mandate is an assault on private businesses," Abbott said. "I issued an Executive Order protecting Texans' right to choose whether they get the COVID vaccine & added it to the special session agenda. Texas is already working to halt this power grab."

Biden’s vaccine mandate is an assault on private businesses.I issued an Executive Order protecting Texans’ right… https://t.co/atwY5FuQeL

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) 1631229046.0

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told Biden, "See you in court."

South Dakota will stand up to defend freedom. @JoeBiden see you in court.

— Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) 1631218458.0

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp proclaimed, "I will pursue every legal option available to the state of Georgia to stop this blatantly unlawful overreach by the Biden administration."

I will pursue every legal option available to the state of Georgia to stop this blatantly unlawful overreach by the Biden administration.

— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) 1631222708.0

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Biden's vaccine mandates are "nonsense."

"President Biden has overreached with these new mandates, and we're united in fighting back," Ivey said on Friday. "I'm partnering alongside my conservative colleagues across the country in this fight. This is a fight for businesses, our hardworking men and women, and our American liberties."

"I encourage Alabamians to take the vaccine – have been since the beginning, but we're never going to mandate it," Ivey continued. "And we certainly aren't going to allow Washington, D.C., and this president to tell Alabama what to do. Here in Alabama, we don't put up with that nonsense."

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon said the Biden administration's "unconstitutional overreach of executive power has no place in America. Not now, and not ever."

"The Biden Administration's announcement to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing for private businesses is an egregious example of big government overreach," Gordon stated. "Our Constitution was written and fought for to protect our liberties as American citizens."

"This administration's latest pronouncement demonstrates its complete disregard for the rule of law and the freedoms individuals and private companies enjoy under our Constitution," he tweeted. "In Wyoming, we believe that government must be held in check. I have asked the Attorney General to stand prepared to take all actions to oppose this administration's unconstitutional overreach of executive power. It has no place in America. Not now, and not ever."

The Biden Administration’s announcement to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing for private businesses i… https://t.co/4QU6gcGDd4

— Governor Mark Gordon (@GovernorGordon) 1631226025.0


I have asked the Attorney General to stand prepared to take all actions to oppose this administration’s unconstitut… https://t.co/0MukHPAeey

— Governor Mark Gordon (@GovernorGordon) 1631226026.0

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey also accused the Biden administration of overreach.

"This is exactly the kind of big government overreach we have tried so hard to prevent in Arizona — now the Biden-Harris administration is hammering down on private businesses and individual freedoms in an unprecedented and dangerous way," Ducey explained. "This will never stand up in court."

"This dictatorial approach is wrong, un-American and will do far more harm than good. How many workers will be displaced? How many kids kept out of classrooms? How many businesses fined? The vaccine is and should be a choice. We must and will push back," Ducey said.

This dictatorial approach is wrong, un-American and will do far more harm than good. How many workers will be displ… https://t.co/AjtEWeqxPw

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) 1631218792.0

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee called the mandate a "power grab."

"'This is not about freedom' is a phrase that should never come out of a U.S. President's mouth," Lee said, quoting Biden's speech on Thursday.

"For a fight that requires working together, a lot of cynical and divisive edicts came out of the White House today pitting the vaccinated against the unvaccinated, businesses against employees, and the federal government against states," Lee added. "The Constitution won't allow this power grab, and in the meantime, I will stand up for all Tennesseans."

“This is not about freedom” is a phrase that should never come out of a U.S. President’s mouth.

— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) 1631230295.0


Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said his state will "stand up" and "explore all our options" with the attorney general.

"President Biden's announcement is a stunning violation of personal freedom and abuse of the federal government's power," Ricketts wrote. "This plan isn't about public health – this is about government control and taking away personal liberties."

"Americans, not the federal government, are responsible for taking charge of their personal health," he continued. "It is not the role of the federal government to mandate their choices. Nebraska will stand up…working with the Attorney General to explore all our options."

President Biden’s announcement is a stunning violation of personal freedom and abuse of the federal government’s po… https://t.co/Lu9gF1Tymj

— Gov. Pete Ricketts (@GovRicketts) 1631224920.0


Nebraska will stand up to President Biden’s overreach, and we will be working with the Attorney General to explore… https://t.co/XkLIDxBSKH

— Gov. Pete Ricketts (@GovRicketts) 1631224922.0

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster blasted Biden for turning the American dream into a nightmare.

"The American Dream has turned into a nightmare under President Biden and the radical Democrats," McMaster exclaimed. "They have declared war against capitalism, thumbed their noses at the Constitution, and empowered our enemies abroad."

"Rest assured, we will fight them to the gates of hell to protect the liberty and livelihood of every South Carolinian," he declared.

Rest assured, we will fight them to the gates of hell to protect the liberty and livelihood of every South Carolinian.

— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) 1631221934.0

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said he is already discussing "options for mounting a legal challenge to President Biden's plan."

"We've reached out to the ND Attorney General to discuss options for mounting a legal challenge to President Biden's plan to impose a vaccine mandate on private businesses," Burgum said. "This gross federal overreach goes against everything I believe as a governor, business owner & American."

"The White House needs to be reminded that the states created the federal government, not the other way around, and we will always vigorously defend states' rights," he declared.

The White House needs to be reminded that the states created the federal government, not the other way around, and… https://t.co/fit0erSIkc

— Gov. Doug Burgum (@DougBurgum) 1631289273.0

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said there will be no "government vaccine mandates" in his state.

"It is not the government's role to dictate to private businesses what to do," Stitt stated. "Once again President Biden is demonstrating his complete disregard for individual freedoms and states' rights."

"As long as I am governor, there will be no government vaccine mandates in Oklahoma," he proclaimed. "My administration will continue to defend Oklahoma values and fight back against the Biden administration's federal overreach."

My administration will continue to defend Oklahoma values and fight back against the Biden administration’s federal overreach.

— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) 1631223360.0

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson promised to fight back against the federal government.

"Vaccination protects us from serious illness, but the decision to get vaccinated is a private health care decision that should remain as such," Parson stated. "My administration will always fight back against federal power grabs and government overreach that threatens to limit our freedoms."

Vaccination protects us from serious illness, but the decision to get vaccinated is a private health care decision… https://t.co/VMFEhpCakn

— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) 1631225871.0

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wrote, "I think the President made a mistake by announcing federal vaccine mandates. We should be focused on the science of preventing virus spread - the vaccine is our best tool to stop COVID - but people and business owners should make their own decisions about vaccination."

I think the President made a mistake by announcing federal vaccine mandates. We should be focused on the science of… https://t.co/cye9KrVVLS

— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) 1631291315.0

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Biden's "unconstitutional move is terrifying."

"The President has no authority to require that Americans inject themselves because of their employment at a private business," Reeves said. "The vaccine itself is life-saving, but this unconstitutional move is terrifying. This is still America, and we still believe in freedom from tyrants."

The President has no authority to require that Americans inject themselves because of their employment at a private… https://t.co/8TE96tzAQX

— Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) 1631223585.0

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Americans need to do what's best for them, and Biden's order will worsen the workforce shortage.

"President Biden is taking dangerous and unprecedented steps to insert the federal government even further into our lives while dismissing the ability of Iowans and Americans to make healthcare decisions for themselves," Reynolds declared. "Biden's plan will only worsen our workforce shortage and further limit our economic recovery."

"As I've said all along, I believe and trust in Iowans to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families," she continued. "It's time for President Biden to do the same. Enough is enough."

President Biden is taking dangerous and unprecedented steps to insert the federal government even further into our… https://t.co/1tyXUbbycl

— Gov. Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor) 1631222353.0


As I’ve said all along, I believe and trust in Iowans to make the best health decisions for themselves and their fa… https://t.co/7m9IhNpsU3

— Gov. Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor) 1631222384.0

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb pushed back against Biden's vaccine mandate.

"I believe the vaccine is the no. 1 tool that will protect us & our loved ones against COVID-19. It's the tool that will end the pandemic," Holcome began his tweet thread. "However, I strongly believe it's not the state or federal government's role to issue a vaccine mandate upon citizens & private businesses. This is the approach our administration has taken all along."

"The announcement from President Biden is a bridge too far. Private businesses should be able to look at their own mission, their staff & their goals & make the decision best for them that will keep their doors open," he said. "I believe it is fundamentally a citizen's right to choose whether or not to get the vaccine. While I wish everyone would get the vaccine, we are a country built on this exact type of freedom."

I believe the vaccine is the no. 1 tool that will protect us & our loved ones against COVID-19. It's the tool that… https://t.co/HFINyVkE7y

— Governor Eric Holcomb (@GovHolcomb) 1631288011.0


Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued a statement, "Today's actions from President Biden amount to government overreach. Government should stay out of decisions involving employers and their employees as much as possible. I've advocated for and championed fewer government regulations and mandates on business."

I still urge Idahoans to choose safe and effective ways to protect themselves from COVID-19 for the continued healt… https://t.co/85UVT70OTB

— Brad Little (@GovernorLittle) 1631224892.0

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte slammed the vaccine mandate, "President Biden's vaccination mandate is unlawful and un-American. We are committed to protecting Montanans' freedoms and liberties against this gross federal overreach."

President Biden’s vaccination mandate is unlawful and un-American. We are committed to protecting Montanans’ freedo… https://t.co/28VFvCxPwR

— Governor Greg Gianforte (@GovGianforte) 1631223557.0

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued a statement against the order.

"I have been consistent in the freedom of businesses to require their employees to be vaccinated, and I have opposed the government from saying businesses cannot exercise that freedom," Hutchinson noted. "The same principle should protect the private sector from government overreach that requires them to vaccinate all employees."

In response to President Biden’s Covid-19 action plan: https://t.co/550XsT704V

— Gov. Asa Hutchinson (@AsaHutchinson) 1631224198.0

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy called to remove Biden via the 25th Amendment.

"This is ridiculous and unenforceable. If there was ever a case for the 25th Amendment…," Dunleavy suggested.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox reacted by saying, "Getting vaccinated is the single most important thing people can do right now to protect ourselves and our community and reduce the spread of the Delta variant. While we support efforts that encourage vaccinations, we have serious concerns about the legality of the order."

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice stated, "I absolutely think that that is wrong. I am absolutely not in support of doing that in any way in the state of West Virginia."

Horowitz: What we expect from GOP governors and legislators in this crisis



This is it. This is why our founders created a layered approach to government — for this very nightmare scenario we are confronted with today. The question is whether the Republican governors and legislators will rise to the occasion.

We all knew this was coming. Yesterday, the Biden regime announced a full federal requirement to get the waning, leaky, and risky COVID shots that are so ineffective that they already need a third shot. In following Israel's lead, the Biden administration is not only mandating the shot on the federal workforce, but anyone who works for a private company with more than 100 employees. But the difference is that, unlike in Israel, we have state governors who can and must interpose between the feds and the people.

There has quite literally never been anything this tyrannical foisted upon us in our lifetime. The shots come with a tremendous amount of risk, particularly to those who already had the virus, which in parts of the country is already a majority of people. They haven't even fully studied the effects on pregnant women, menstrual cycles, and myocarditis in young people, yet the mandate is preceding the science.

At the same time, it is very likely that the mass vaccination with a leaky vaccine is causing a quasi-Marek's disease enhancement syndrome, which can make the virus even worse, under what is known as the "imperfect vaccine hypothesis." As PBS noted in a 2015 article on the leaky chicken vaccine, which causes vaccinated birds to transmit the virus to unvaccinated birds and kill them with higher viral loads, the Marek's disease vaccine "has helped this chicken virus become uniquely virulent." Sound similar to what we are experiencing today in Israel with a worse viral spread than ever before?

As PBS noted, "To test the imperfect vaccine hypothesis in humans, you would need [to] monitor the vaccine response for either a large or isolated population for a long time. … Does the vaccine merely reduce symptoms, or does it also keep patients from getting infected and transmitting the virus?"

Well, we already have the answer to that in the first human vaccine in human history to not only be used in middle of a pandemic, but to be leaky and very narrow spectrum. How can this be continued without first ruling out the growing prospect that the mass vaccination with a flawed shot is making the pandemic worse?

This is where the red states come into play. Republicans hold 27 governorships, 23 trifectas, and 19 supermajorities in state legislatures. The governors in those states must immediately convene emergency sessions of the state legislatures and request that they pass a bill prohibiting the implementation of the federal mandate within the states. While they are at it, they should also punish any medical board or pharmacy that gets in the way of the true solution to COVID, which is early treatment with cheap repurposed drugs. To put teeth into their new state laws, legislators must empower state troopers and the National Guard to arrest any federal employee or agent seeking to enforce a mandate violating human rights.

How much longer will these elected Republicans sit out the Super Bowl of liberty vs. tyranny? These same governors and state legislatures allowed our economies to be destroyed, trillions of dollars to be flushed on worthless and painful voodoo measures, and individual liberty to be crushed, only to make the virus worse than ever before. They got the lockdowns, they got the masks, and they got endless payouts to Big Pharma for dangerous drugs like remdesivir while crushing any cheap therapeutics. Now, they have very high vaccination rates in most parts of the country and are demanding boosters. They had their chance to experiment with our liberties; now it's time for any red state worth its name to pull the plug on the tyranny.

No, "see you in court" is not the appropriate response to this tyranny, Gov. Noem. More must be done.

South Dakota will stand up to defend freedom. @JoeBiden see you in court.

— Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) 1631218458.0

The courts have already greenlit vaccine mandates. They have not only sided with COVID fascism for a year and a half — including blocking lifesaving treatment for people without options — they are now upholding "rights" of county governments to violate people's bodily integrity. So, the same courts that ignore any lawsuit on mask and vaccine mandates will immediately grant an injunction to county governments who seek to upend decisions made by governors and state legislatures to protect freedom.

Indeed, the courts are part of the problem. If the federal government declared that all employers must ban people of a certain race or creed from employment, would state governments cry to the courts? No! The governors would discover their executive powers and teach a civics lesson in Federalist #33. In that essay, written by none other than Alexander Hamilton, the chief proponent of federal power himself makes it clear that the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution only applies to lawful federal powers.

"It will not follow from this doctrine that acts of the large society which are NOT PURSUANT to its constitutional powers, but which are invasions of the residuary authorities of the smaller societies, will become the supreme law of the land," wrote Hamilton in Federalist #33.

James Madison in Federalist #46 explains the recipe for how to accomplish this. Madison predicted that a federal encroachment would easily be mitigated by state action, because "the means of opposition to it are powerful and at hand." What is the winning formula?

The disquietude of the people; their repugnance and, perhaps, refusal to co-operate with the officers of the Union; the frowns of the executive magistracy of the State; the embarrassments created by legislative devices, which would often be added on such occasions, would oppose, in any State, difficulties not to be despised; would form, in a large State, very serious impediments; and where the sentiments of several adjoining States happened to be in unison, would present obstructions which the federal government would hardly be willing to encounter.

Indeed, this is what happened with the sanctuary movement for illegal aliens. There is no more legitimate federal power than protecting the national sovereignty from invaders, yet the states that were united behind protecting illegal aliens were able to thwart ICE at every turn. Deportations in California plummeted to a near standstill during Trump's presidency because of the success of this movement. Ultimately, local government predominates ... when it wants to.

So, if leftist local governments are capable of creating a sanctuary on behalf of illegal alien sex offenders and gang members, why can't Republicans secure a sanctuary to protect the bodily integrity of Americans?

SD Gov. Kristi Noem vows to fight new federal vaccine mandate: 'Joe Biden see you in court.'



Republican Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota said that she would file a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's newly announced federal vaccination mandate.

Biden announced Thursday that he would order companies with more than 100 workers to be vaccinated or submit to weekly coronavirus testing. The new policy was a part of a 6-prong plan to combat the resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic.

Among those who immediately dissented against the mandate was Noem.

South Dakota will stand up to defend freedom. @JoeBiden see you in court.

— Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) 1631218458.0

"South Dakota will stand up to defend freedom. @JoeBiden see you in court," tweeted the governor.

"My legal team is standing by ready to file our lawsuit the minute @joebiden files his unconstitutional rule. This gross example of federal intrusion will not stand," she added in a second tweet.

Other Republicans lined up to issue their objections to Biden's vaccination order.

"Are you people trying to start a full on revolt? Honestly what the hell is wrong with Democrats? Leave people the hell alone. This is insanity," tweeted Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas).

"I will pursue every legal option available to the state of Georgia to stop this blatantly unlawful overreach by the Biden administration," tweeted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R).

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) called Biden's order "egregious big government overreach."

"He doesn't have the power to mandate this," tweeted Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). "If government could mandate the vaccine for federal employees & contractors, it would require a vote of Congress. It's medical tyranny. People will remember those who did this to them & who did not speak out."

"Joe Biden's forced vaccine mandate is unconstitutional, unlawful, and an authoritarian power grab," said Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.).

"Once again, Joe Biden shows himself to be everything the left falsely accused Donald Trump of being," tweeted former Trump official Mark Meadows. "They called Trump a dictator. But it's Joe Biden who over and over makes it clear: he's a lawless President who will trample over the constitution to achieve his partisan goals."

Some in the mainstream media praised Biden's aggressive new policy to fight the pandemic even as they noted that it would likely face a steep challenge in the courts.

Here's more about Biden's vaccination mandate:

Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates that could affect 100 million Americanswww.youtube.com

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem rebukes Biden administration, restricts telemedicine abortions



South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday signed an executive order that prohibits telemedicine abortions and restricts access to chemically induced abortions within the state.

The move follows Noem's promise to strengthen pro-life laws in South Dakota after the Supreme Court refused to block a Texas law banning abortions after six weeks, the time at which an unborn baby develops a heartbeat. It also serves as a direct rebuke to President Joe Biden's administration, which in April acted to allow women seeking abortions to be prescribed and sent drugs that would kill their unborn child without an in-person visit with an abortionist.

"The Biden Administration is continuing to overstep its authority and suppress legislatures that are standing up for the unborn to pass strong pro-life laws. They are working right now to make it easier to end the life of an unborn child via telemedicine abortion. That is not going to happen in South Dakota," Noem said in a statement.

The Biden Administration is pushing abortion on demand. That's not going to happen in South Dakota.https://t.co/ZqQqpGRzdw

— Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) 1631114590.0

The governor's executive order declares that abortion-inducing drugs may only be prescribed or dispensed by a licensed physician in South Dakota who has met in-person with the woman seeking an abortion. Abortifacients may not be provided via courier, delivery, telemedicine, or mail service under the order. They cannot be dispensed or provided in schools or on state grounds either.

Noem further instructed the South Dakota Department of Health to create licensing requirements for "pill only" abortion clinics; to collect data on the frequency of chemical abortions in the state and how many women experience adverse side effects that require a medical follow-up; and to strengthen reporting requirements for emergency room complications related to chemical abortions.

Pro-life groups praised Noem's order, criticizing the Biden administration for easing access to abortion drugs that have known side effects including heavy and prolonged vaginal bleeding, infection, fever, digestive system discomfort, and in some cases may fail to kill the unborn child.

"We commend Governor Noem for taking this bold action that will save lives from dangerous chemical abortions, which have a fourfold higher rate of complications compared to surgical abortion," said Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony List. "The Biden administration would turn every post office and pharmacy into an abortion center if they had their way, leaving women alone and at risk of severe heavy bleeding, physical, emotional, and psychological stress, and more."

"States can no longer depend on the FDA to regulate abortion drugs in any meaningful way, and I am pleased to see Governor Noem step up for her state," Americans United for Life CEO and President Catherine Glenn Foster said. "Abortion is never safe, but it's far more dangerous when women are abandoned by physicians and left to manage their complications alone."

Opponents of the restrictions contend that chemically-induced abortions are safe and that prohibiting them would unconstitutionally deprive rural Americans who live far from South Dakota's single abortion clinic of access to abortions.

"Having an abortion is a private medical decision, one that is protected under the U.S. Constitution, and it's disappointing that Gov. Noem continues to insert herself into the patient-doctor relationship," Janna Farley, the communications director of the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota, said. "It's clear that the attacks on our abortion rights are not letting up in South Dakota."

South Dakota law requires pregnant women to meet with an abortionist and undergo a physical examination before scheduling an abortion procedure or being prescribed an abortifacient. Women must also wait 72 hours before the procedure. South Dakota requires abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy to be performed in a hospital and has banned abortions after the 22nd week of pregnancy except for medical emergencies.

Noem has vowed that under her leadership, South Dakota will have "the strongest pro life laws on the books."

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to leave the pro-life TX law in place, I have directed the Unborn Child Advo… https://t.co/dHmbd4xX5F

— Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) 1630608050.0

SD Gov. Noem slams 'hypocrite' Biden as White House plans July 4th fireworks after banning Mount Rushmore event



South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) called out President Joe Biden on Tuesday, branding him a "hypocrite" after the White House announced its own fireworks display for the Fourth of July after rejecting her state's request to hold a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore on Independence Day.

What are the details?

Back in March, the Biden administration denied the state of South Dakota's request to hold a celebration and shoot off fireworks at Mount Rushmore on July 4. In a letter to the state's tourism secretary, the National Park Service wrote:

"Potential risks to the park itself and to the health and safety of employees and visitors associated with the fireworks demonstration continue to be a concern and are still being evaluated as a result of the 2020 event. In addition, the park's many tribal partners expressly oppose fireworks at the Memorial.

"These factors, compiled with the COVID-19 pandemic, do not allow a safe and responsible fireworks display to be held at this site."

South Dakota sued over the decision weeks later, but the ban currently remains in place.

Then on Tuesday, the White House announced its Fourth of July "independence from the virus" bash, and officials told Fox News that "more than 1,000 guests are expected" for festivities that included watching "fireworks over the National Mall."

"What a hypocrite," Noem tweeted in reaction to the White House's announcement. "President @JoeBiden wants 'a summer of freedom' where we 'mark independence from the virus by celebrating with events across the country.' Translation: fireworks are fine at the White House, but not at Mount Rushmore."

What a hypocrite. President @JoeBiden wants "a summer of freedom" where we "mark independence from the virus by cel… https://t.co/o9Ll6rn9hT

— Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) 1623766125.0

The governor also retweeted the Fox News report from her personal account with the message, "Rules for thee but not for me...a long time favorite from the Democrat playbook. @joebiden, why are you being so hypocritical? You're having your own personal fireworks show in DC, but South Dakotans are told no?"

She added, "Given this hypocrisy, we will be resubmitting our request to hold our celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 3rd. Stay tuned!"

Gov. Kristi Noem says South Dakota celebrating International Women's Day with bill banning biological males from girls' sports



South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem joined in Monday on a social media frenzy to recognize International Women's Day, sending the message that her state was celebrating the occasion by passing legislation that will protect women's sports by prohibiting biological males from competing with girls.

What are the details?

Noem tweeted out, "In South Dakota, we're celebrating #InternationalWomensDay by defending women's sports! I'm excited to sign this bill very soon."

The Republican governor linked to a message sent by the group American Principles, which proclaimed, "GREAT NEWS! The South Dakota Senate just passed the Women's Fairness in Sports bill, 20-15. It now heads to @govkristinoem's desk for signature."

In South Dakota, we're celebrating #InternationalWomensDay by defending women's sports! I'm excited to sign this bi… https://t.co/GBB4OUj90t
— Governor Kristi Noem (@Governor Kristi Noem) 1615234273.0

The Hill reported that the bill, once signed into law, will "legally prevent any student at a state institution from joining a sports team that does not match their at-birth biological identity." The legislation would require "athletes in South Dakota state schools to provide information regarding their biological sex as well as their age and whether they are taking steroids."

The American Civil Liberties Union in South Dakota is not happy about the legislation, issuing a statement that said the bill "is an attack on transgender women and girls that will cause them serious emotional and physical harm."

"It prevents transgender women and girls from having the opportunity to play sports and have their personal dignity respected," the statement added.

Debate continues on transgender athletes

Biological males competing in girls' sports has sparked a fierce debate in recent years as transgender athletes have dominated biological females in competitions. The situation has caused particular controversy in high school sports, where girls' athletic records and college scholarships are on the line.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order calling on U.S. schools to allow transgender athletes to compete in the gender category with which they identify, dismissing biological women's civil rights protections under Title IX. When pressed on the issue, White House press secretary Jen Psaki recently explained that "the president's belief is that trans rights are human rights," Fox News reported.

But the White House and trans advocacy organizations have dismissed biological women's civil rights in regard to the issue.

The ACLU, which purports to stand up for all those whose civil liberties are oppressed, is one of the groups that has selectively ignored biological female athletes' civil liberties on the topic.

In the organization's own tweet celebrating women on Monday, the ACLU tweeted, "On International Women's Day, here's your reminder that trans women are women."

Kristi Noem Tweets Herself Shooting: ‘This Is How We Do Social Distancing In South Dakota’

On Wednesday, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, the bane of those who embrace draconian social distancing measures, issued a tweet showing herself shooting, along with a succinct comment: “This is how we do social distancing in South Dakota.” This is how we do social distancing in South Dakota. pic.twitter.com/AjegUsKHhv — Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) September […]