Gov. Noem rails against National Park Service over Mt. Rushmore fireworks permit

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem issued a statement Tuesday condemning the National Park Service’s decision to deny a permit for fireworks at Mount Rushmore for the second time since President Joe Biden took office.

“Mount Rushmore is the best place in America to celebrate our nation’s birthday — I just wish President Biden could see that,” Noem said. “Last year, the President hypocritically held a fireworks celebration in Washington, D.C., while denying us our own event. This year, it looks like they are planning to do the same.”