It is time for Republicans to “unite behind President Trump,” South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) said on Monday, nearly a month ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
“We were told that as the [Republican primary] field shrinks, the polls would narrow,” Noem began, repeating the narrative touted by supporters of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
“It’s time to unite behind President Trump and focus all our efforts and resources on defeating Joe Biden,” she added:
We were told that as the field shrinks, the polls would narrow. Well... the field has been shrinking, and support for President Trump has been growing, now sitting at over 50% (Up from 43% in Oct).
— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) December 11, 2023
It's time to unite behind President Trump and focus all our efforts and…