Gov. Kristi Noem Celebrates Stoppage of Abortions in South Dakota

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 27, 2021. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The governor of South Dakota celebrated the last abortion clinic in the state putting a pause on performing abortions, saying on social media that she “prayed” for it to happen.

“Abortions have stopped in South Dakota. We have prayed for this day, and now it is here,” Gov. Kristi Noem wrote on Twitter on June 16. “Now, we must redouble our focus on taking care of mothers in crisis. Help is available for you. Adoption is an option. You are never alone.”