Tillis: Hegseth makes Noem look like ‘five star recruit’ The endorsement of Dan Hegseth by Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota and prominent Republican figure, has been met with skepticism by Steve Tillis, a conservative commentator and former staffer.
Tillis's critique suggests that Noem's support for Hegseth amounts to little more than a glowing recommendation, one that overlooks potential shortcomings in his candidacy.
Noem praised Hegseth's qualifications during her endorsement, citing his experience as an Army Ranger and work with conservative think tanks.