\nOnce a potential 2024 candidate herself, Noem initially inched away from Trump after last fall\u2019s midterm elections and the launch of his latest campaign. She told The New York Times at the time that she didn\u2019t believe the former president offered \u201cthe best chance\u201d for the Republican Party in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the South Dakota governor has since changed her tune, opting out of a White House bid and offering support for Trump. But Noem is still angling to be in the 2024 discussion. She\u2019s remained in contact and on good terms with the former president, according to sources familiar with their interactions. Ads touting her state\u2019s low taxes and job openings aired during last month\u2019s first Republican presidential debate and since then on Fox News. She also attended that debate, bringing donors as guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noem has another connection: Corey Lewandowski, Trump\u2019s former campaign manager and confidant, has advised her since 2020. Lewandowski\u2019s on-again-off-again relationship with the former president has leveled, according to sources, and he now regularly speaks to Trump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe fact is, none of them can win as long as Trump\u2019s in the race. And that\u2019s just the facts. So why run if you can\u2019t win,\u201d Noem, who has been in touch with Trump and his team, said of the former president\u2019s primary rivals in an interview on Fox News\u2019s \u201cFox and Friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Noem has generally demurred when asked about her interest in the vice presidency. Still, she told Fox News’ Sean Hannity, “Of course [I] would consider it” if Trump offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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