Gov. Noem defends Trump's planned visit Mount Rushmore for July Fourth celebrations
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem reacts to criticism of the president's planned visit to her state on 'The Ingraham Angle.'
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem declared on "The Ingraham Angle." Monday night that attendees at President Trump's Friday night event at Mount Rushmore will not be expected to practice social distancing.
"We're asking them to come, be ready to celebrate, to enjoy the freedoms and the liberties that we have in this country," Noem said. "But we won't be social distancing."
DEMOCRATS TWEET, DELETE POST SAYING TRUMP RUSHMORE EVENT IS 'GLORIFYING WHITE SUPREMACY'
Noem said those with concerns about the event are welcome to "stay home" and added that face masks will be distributed to those who "choose to wear one."
Trump’s plans to kick off Independence Day weekend at Mount Rushmore come amid a new surge in coronavirus cases and a national reconsideration of monuments around the country.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Noem said residents who are conflicted about whether or not to attend the event should "focus on personal responsibility" and make a decision that "they're comfortable with."
"This is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate America's birthday, to join together and have some unity, and really focus on opportunity in America," Noem said in response to the president's critics, "and perhaps that's what they don't want to talk about."
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.