PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended President Trump’s legacy while avoiding placing any responsibility on him for the Jan. 6 mob that overran the US Capitol.

She says Trump’s policies were an overall benefit.

Noem says Trump followed up his campaign promises.

Noem says the attack on the Capitol can’t happen again.

Noem was holding her first news conference of the legislative session.