Gov. Kristi Noem Reacts to Biden’s Claim That ‘There Is No Federal Solution’ to the Pandemic

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) says President Joe Biden “doesn’t have the authority” to put federal COVID-19 mandates in place.

During an appearance on Fox News, Noem reacted to Biden’s claim that “there is no federal solution” to the pandemic.

“That’s interesting to me that the president is so bold in saying that there is no federal solution yet continuing to impose mandates on the country. And the fact is that he doesn’t have the authority to put these mandates in place,” Noem said.

She added, “That’s why South Dakota and many other states and governors and attorney generals have challenged the federal government on this authority in court. That will be heard here in January, and we’ll win. We’ll win because this president has taken unprecedented action to impose on the liberties and freedoms of the American people. And sometimes, the only ones that are left to fight are the governors.”

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During a virtual meeting with governors about the response to the pandemic, Biden argued the solution comes from the state level.

He added, “And then it ultimately gets down to where the rubber meets the road, and that’s where the patient is in need of help or preventing the need for help.”

Other Republicans criticized Biden for his statement.