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Kristi Noem STRUGGLES With Basic Geography Question
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5:23Now PlayingKristi Noem’s political comeback tour reportedly hit an awkward snag after she made an incorrect answer to a basic geography question, drawing renewed scrutiny and criticism online. John Iadarola and Jayar Jackson break it down on The Damage Report. Leave a comment with your thoughts below!
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"Kristi Noem's political comeback tour hit an awkward snag when a simple geography question produced an embarrassing mistake. The former Homeland Security secretary—known as "ICE Barbie" for her habit of cosplaying on the job—was mocked online after appearing to confuse Central and South America during a live interview on Newsmax on Saturday.Asked by host Greta Van Susteren, "Who's our best friend in South America at this point?" Noem rattled off a list of countries she said had become important U.S. partners."
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