Trump, South Dakota and Mount Rushmore

Nonprofit condemns South Dakota governor’s invitation to Trump
NDN Collective CEO Nick Tilsen says his organization will ‘again be making a stand’ should Trump accept Gov. Larry Rhoden’s invitation to attend a July 4 celebration at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota governor invites Donald Trump to 2026 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden invited President Donald Trump to celebrate the country's 250th birthday with fireworks at Mount Rushmore next year.
Donald Trump gets invite to Mount Rushmore fireworks for America’s 250th birthday
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has invited President Donald Trump to attend a fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 4, 2026, for America’s 250th birthday. Rhoden called it “the biggest birthday party ever” and expressed confidence that Trump would support the event.
SD Gov. Rhoden, US Rep Johnson invite Trump to fireworks at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has officially invited President Donald Trump to “come to Mount Rushmore for Independence Day in 2026 to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with fireworks.” Rhoden expressed excitement for the potential fireworks show,
Gov. Larry Rhoden invites President Donald Trump to fireworks at Mount Rushmore
"We are ready to throw the biggest birthday party ever for the United States of America," Gov. Larry Rhoden said in a letter to the president about 2026.
South Dakota House restores ‘loan loophole’ bill back to original form, sends to governor
A bill that would close a campaign finance loophole allowing unlimited funds into a campaign is headed to the governor’s desk ...
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Former Governor in spotlight as Secretary of Homeland Security
Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been Secretary of Homeland Security for 12 days. In that time, it doesn’t appear ...
Larry Rhoden sworn in as 34th governor of South Dakota in private ceremony
Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of ...
South Dakota bill banning sanctuary city policies heads to governor's desk
Senate Bill 7 prevents cities from enacting laws which limit an individual from coordinating with a federal agency.
'That's who she is': Noem allies rally she's 'definition of South Dakota toughness' amid wardrobe criticisms
Allies of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are celebrating her as the "definition of South Dakota ...
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Kristi Noem resigns, Larry Rhoden succeeds to office of South Dakota governor
Larry Rhoden, the right-hand man of South Dakota's first female governor, Kristi Noem, has officially succeeded to the ...
Some unsolicited advice for South Dakota’s next governor
Sometime this month Gov. Kristi Noem will get her seal of approval from the U.S. Senate to become the nation’s next secretary ...
Larry Rhoden officially becomes Governor of South Dakota
Rhoden is now the 34th Governor of South Dakota pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution. Details on ...
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Larry Rhoden takes oath of office to be South Dakota's 34th Governor
Governor Rhoden grew up as a rancher in Meade County and served in the South Dakota National Guard from 1978 to 1985. He has ...
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Noem resigns as South Dakota governor, Rhoden takes over
Kristi Noem has resigned as governor of South Dakota after her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Homeland ...
'Tony Venhuizen, my friend': South Dakota lieutenant governor warmly welcomed to new role
Tony Venhuizen, a longtime fixture in South Dakota state government, was formally and warmly welcomed to his role as ...