Noem Deletes State-Affiliated Social Media Accounts Amidst Biden Criticism

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has deleted the official social media accounts associated with her position, leaving many questioning the reasoning behind the move, especially in light of her recent comments about President Biden.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has deactivated the official social media accounts linked to her position, including her X account and Facebook page, without providing any explanation. The move has raised eyebrows, particularly given its proximity to Noem's recent criticism of President Biden.

The official state-affiliated X account now displays the message "This account doesn't exist," while the Facebook page redirects users to a page that reads, "This content isn't available right now." Noem's personal X and Facebook accounts remain active.

Noem Deletes State-Affiliated Social Media Accounts Amidst Biden Criticism

Upon reaching out to Noem's office for clarification, Fox News Digital did not receive a response. The office also declined to provide an explanation to Sioux Falls Live, instead directing the outlet to a newly created X account called the Office of Governor Noem.

The Office of Governor Noem was established in July and contains several posts linking to press releases from the governor's office. Noem had previously accumulated over 700,000 followers across the deactivated X and Facebook accounts, gaining significant popularity during the pandemic for her stance against government-mandated lockdowns.

Noem Deletes State-Affiliated Social Media Accounts Amidst Biden Criticism

Republican state Rep. Tony Venhuizen expressed uncertainty about the motivation behind Noem's decision to remove the state-affiliated accounts, noting that elected officials often maintain multiple accounts to distinguish between official duties and personal or political matters.

Noem's recent comments on President Biden have drawn attention. She has criticized Biden's performance, suggesting that he should have resigned 25 years ago. This statement comes amidst political pressure facing Biden after the CNN Presidential Debate.

Noem Deletes State-Affiliated Social Media Accounts Amidst Biden Criticism

The deactivation of Noem's state-affiliated social media accounts has sparked speculation and questions about her intentions. While Noem's office has not provided a clear explanation, the timing of the move raises the possibility that it may be related to her recent remarks about Biden.