“I don’t remember even doing it, so I’m not gonna take accountability for something I don’t know that I actually did.”

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On the recordJuly 2, 2025
how to fire people that don’t like us
Said by
Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota
Source
newrepublic.com
Jul 2, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Noem asked her advisory council for ways to remove unsupportive employees.

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