‘A tragic situation’: Governor discusses pregnant 10-year-old with CNN host

“As much as we can talk about what we can do for that little girl, I think we also need to be addressing those sick individuals that do this to our children,” she mentioned.

Bash answered: “But our bodies are our bodies, and women are the ones who get pregnant. And, in this case, it wasn’t a woman. It was a girl.”

When pressed additional, Noem mentioned, “What I would say is, I don’t believe a tragic situation should be perpetuated by another tragedy. And so there’s more that we have got to do to make sure that we really are living a life that says every life is precious, especially innocent lives that have been shattered, like that 10-year-old girl.”

Bash additionally requested if Noem would think about the lifetime of a mom in danger on this scenario.

“And I think that’s something that — yes, that situation, the doctor, the family, the individuals closest to that will make the decisions there for that family.”

She went on to say that “every state will have different laws on the books … It’s the way our Constitution intended.”

Noem additionally mentioned she believes that those that break South Dakota’s abortion legal guidelines ought to be punished.

“And that’s the doctors, not the women. I want to make sure that that’s appropriate and that the women are not punished in this situation, and that we do support them as we go forward.”

On the topic of paid depart, Noem mentioned, “that’s a discussion we’re going to have” and “it’s something that I have supported in the past and talked about.”

Bash additionally requested if Noem would help the poll measure in November that might increase Medicaid underneath Obamacare and permit low-income individuals with out medical insurance, notably those that grow to be pregnant, to be coated.

“I think it’s interesting because what that does is make sure that Medicaid expansion would cover able-bodied single individuals that are able to work,” Noem mentioned. “And it also would include about an $80 million cost to the state.”

Noem mentioned she gained’t be voting for the measure herself however will “certainly make sure that it’s implemented fairly and that it’s done fairly” ought to it move.