ImmigrationFinding

South Dakota should send National Guard troops to help patrol the southern border.

South Dakota has sent National Guard members to the Texas border in past deployments. Sending more would support federal border enforcement at state expense.

Larry Rhoden

Republican Incumbent
Agree

The 109th Engineer Battalion is working with the Trump Administration, Secretary Noem, and Border Patrol to keep our nation safe, and I was honored to see them in action at the Southern Border.

Press quote · May 21, 2025 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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