Speculation Swirls: Will Governor Kristi Noem Be Trump's VP Pick Amid Shared Controversy? By Tony Bruce | Thursday , May 09, 2024 | 3 min read South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (left) receiving a custom engraved Henry Big Boy lever-action rifle from Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin (right) at the 2021 Republican Party of Arkansas Reagan-Rockefeller Dinner on June 4, 2021. (Courtesy of Marvin Winston Photography) As the political landscape heats up ahead of the next presidential election cycle, speculation is rife regarding potential vice-presidential picks for former President Donald Trump. Among the names circulating in political circles is that of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, with rumors suggesting she may be a frontrunner for the position due to a shared controversial aspect with Trump: alleged infidelity. Both Trump and Noem have faced scrutiny and allegations of extramarital affairs, adding an intriguing dimension to the speculation surrounding a potential partne