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Jezebelcites punchup.substack.comApr 15, 2026

Kristi Noem's Fake Job Was Meant to Distract Her from Running for Senate

Donald Trump allegedly created a 'fake' envoy role to keep Kristi Noem from challenging an endorsed incumbent.

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Donald Trump reportedly created a fake 'Special Envoy' role for Kristi Noem to prevent her from challenging Senator Mike Rounds in South Dakota's GOP primary. The maneuver effectively sidelined Noem from federal policy after her removal from the Department of Homeland Security.

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