In a stunning move, the Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from its reservation after she made remarks concerning the U.S.-Mexico border crisis. The tribe's leader, Frank Star Comes Out, accused the governor of using the border issue as a means to aid former President Trump's potential bid for the White House.

The banishment of Governor Noem was announced in a statement by Star Comes Out, who emphasized the safety of the Oyate (people or nation) of the tribe. The decision comes in response to Noem's recent remarks to South Dakota's state Legislature, where she expressed her intent to send additional state resources, including South Dakota National Guard troops and razor wire, to Texas due to the influx of migrants at the border.

Star Comes Out dismissed Noem's claim of an "invasion" at the border, calling it a "red herring" and stating that the Oglala Sioux Tribe does not support the deployment of South Dakota National Guard troops to address the situation. He also voiced concerns about the mistreatment and dehumanization of migrants, highlighting their aspirations for a better life and employment opportunities.

Governor Noem defended her comments, stating that tribal reservations are among the communities most affected by the surge in migrants. She emphasized the impact of drug trafficking and human trafficking on the state, attributing it to Mexican cartels. Noem stressed that her intentions were not to place blame on the tribes but to shed light on their victimization by cartel-driven criminal activity and the inaction of the federal government.

The clash between Governor Noem and the Oglala Sioux Tribe is a stark reflection of the deep divisions surrounding the ongoing border crisis. While Noem asserts the need to address the security and economic repercussions, the tribe's leader accuses her of using the situation for political gains.

This banishment carries significant implications, as it signifies the Oglala Sioux Tribe's condemnation of Governor Noem's stance on the border and serves as a rebuke of her alleged alignment with former President Trump. It remains to be seen how this dramatic turn of events will impact the relationship between the governor and the tribe, as well as the broader discourse on border security and immigration policies in South Dakota and beyond.