Noem said those governors need to stop taking advice from the White House.

“Walk the streets,” she said. “Talk to the people. Visit with the small business owners. Visit with the moms who just want their kids in school and life to go back to normal.”

She later added, “I tell people consistently: take the emotion out of this discussion. Start studying the science and the facts and let’s get back to the basics. Still, Pete, the number one thing that people can do to slow down the spread of a virus? Go wash your hands. Go wash your hands. I’m shocked by the amount of times that I have to go remind people of that. And if you’re sick, stay home.”