WH slams Gov. Kristi Noem for saying she doesn't know why LGBTQ people have high rates of depression

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The White House on Friday derided Republican Gov. Kristi Noem because she was unable to answer a question about the high depression rate within South Dakota's LGBTQ communities.

"Here's a start for you, Governor," White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tweeted in response to a clip of Noem. "1. Don't advance policies that attack trans youth, 2. Don't fund ads attacking LGBT youth, 3. support @POTUS' agenda to enhance support for youth mental health needs, with funding made available through the American Rescue Plan."

Around 87% of LGBTQ residents in the state reported experiencing feelings of depression, the highest rate in the country, according to a recent national study by HelpAdvisor. The clip in Jean-Pierre's tweet shows a reporter asking Noem about the issue at a news conference on Thursday.

"Why do you think that is?" the reporter asked Noem.

Link to tweet

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/white-house-slams-gov-kristi-noem-for-saying-she-doesnt-know-why-lgbtq-people-in-south-dakota-have-high-rates-of-depression/ar-AAU2Exn

[Samrob]

1. Just like I wonder why so many Republicans have high levels of ignorance?

[Skittles]

2. this is disgraceful

she is supposed to represent all her constituents, including LGBTQ

PEOPLE LIKE HER ARE THE REASON FOR THEIR HIGH RATES OF DEPRESSION

[Solly Mack]

3. She's the person stabbing another and pretending she doesn't know why they are bleeding.

Or screaming. Or in pain.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

4. Noem is stupid and isolated enough to think gay means happy.

Just like most Rethugs are stupid and isolated enough to think racism is no longer a problem in America....

[50 Shades Of Blue]

5. I'm glad the WH called her out. Don't let this monster get away with playing dumb.

[Walleye]

6. She's lying, she does know, and it doesn't make her sad

[Diamond_Dog]

7. Good for the WH calling her out

What a cruel and ignorant disgrace she is