South Dakota governor, challenger both slam Trump on beef imports but clash on other debate topics

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: September 5, 2026

Words: 905

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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HURON — Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden and Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers both criticized President Donald Trump on Saturday during a debate at the South Dakota State Fair, with Rhoden saying he agrees with Trump on other issues but could not support the president’s decision to import more foreign beef.

“I thought he was wrongheaded in his logic, and the things that came out of that administration trying to defend it, I think, were weak,” Rhoden …

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