South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing legal action over her endorsement of Smile Texas, a Houston-area cosmetic dentistry firm.
The governor traveled to Houston for the procedure and filmed an advertisement for Smile Texas without compensation. The company has donated to Republican candidates in the past.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing legal action over her endorsement of Smile Texas, a Houston-area cosmetic dentistry firm. The governor traveled to Houston for the procedure and filmed an advertisement for Smile Texas without compensation. The company has donated to Republican candidates in the past.
South Dakota legislator Reynold Nesiba called for an inquiry into Gov. Kristi Noem's trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video.
, South Dakota law bans gifts of over $100 from lobbyists to public officials and their immediate family. A violation is a misdemeanor punishable up to a year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine.
The state attorney general's office declined to answer questions about whether the gift ban applies to people who are not registered lobbyists.
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Kristi Noem is facing legal action over her endorsement of Smile Texas
Noem traveled to Houston, Texas for the procedure and filmed an advertisement for Smile Texas without compensation
Smile Texas dentists have donated to Republican candidates in the past
Dr. Rick Kline has not donated to Noem while Dr. Bret Davis has posted about her on social media
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author of the article does not disclose their identity or affiliation with any organization. This violates rule #1 of analysis rules which states that 'the Author is: apnews.com'. Secondly, there are no quotes from anyone other than Kristi Noem and her office in this article. This violates rule #2 of ignore rules which states that 'STATEMENTS MADE BY ANYONE OTHER THAN apnews.com' should be ignored when making your determination.
The author does not disclose their identity or affiliation with any organization.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. The author cites the opinion of a legislator without providing any evidence or reasoning for their position.
Noem’s office did not respond to questions Wednesday about the promotional video posted Monday night to her personal account on X in which she praised the dentists and staff at Smile Texas, a cosmetic dental practice in the Houston area. In the video, Noem complimented the dentists that recently “gave me a smile I can be proud of and confident in.”
Bias
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The article contains a promotional video in which South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem praises the doctors and staff at Smile Texas for giving her a smile she can be proud of and confident in. The author does not provide any evidence to support their claims about the quality of dental care provided by Smile Texas, but rather uses quotes from Noem herself to promote their services. This is an example of monetary bias as it appears that Noem may have paid for her dental procedure or received a discount because she made a promotional video for the practice.
Noem praised the dentists and staff at Smile Texas in a promotional video posted Monday night to her personal account on X. In the video, Noem complimented the dentists that recently gave her “a smile I can be proud of and confident in.”
Smile Texas cited privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act in response to The Associated Press asking to speak with a member of the practice. When asked if Smile Texas plans to use Noem’s video for promotion, the woman said “No, she posted that,” then hung up when asked again.
Kristi Noem is facing legal action over her endorsement of Smile Texas
Noem traveled to Houston, Texas for the procedure and filmed an advertisement for Smile Texas without compensation
Smile Texas dentists have donated to Republican candidates in the past
`Travelers United alleges Noem was acting as an influencer in the videosa
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<br>Dr. Rick Kline has not donated to Noem while Dr. Bret Davis has posted about her on social media
Deception
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Gregory Krieg's article about South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem facing legal action and toothy questions over her viral endorsement of Texas dentists contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the governor traveled far for dental treatment despite being able to find a suitable option in South Dakota. Secondly, she used an image from a political rally in her testimonial video without disclosing it as such or providing any compensation to the cosmetic dentistry firm featured in the video.
The governor's use of a political rally image for her testimonial video was also deceptive as it could be seen as an attempt to promote her own political agenda rather than the dental treatment received.
She used an image from a political rally in her testimonial video without disclosing it as such or providing any compensation to the cosmetic dentistry firm featured in the video. This is deceptive because she presented herself and her endorsement of Smile Texas, which may not have been accurate or truthful.
The governor traveled far for dental treatment despite being able to find a suitable option in South Dakota. This is deceptive because she could have chosen a local dentist, but instead chose one from Texas which may not be as qualified or experienced as those available locally.
Fallacies
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The article contains one informal fallacy: an appeal to authority. The author implies that the governor's actions are questionable because she received a dental procedure at Smile Texas and then promoted them on social media without disclosing any financial arrangement.
Nearly 48 hours after she posted an uncanny, infomercial-style testimonial video – running nearly five minutes – in praise of the deluxe work she received at Smile Texas, a Houston-area cosmetic dentistry firm...Noem is also facing a new lawsuit, filed by the consumer advocacy group Travelers United, accusing Noem of doing an ‘undisclosed advertisement’ for Smile Texas.
Bias
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The author demonstrates bias by implying that the governor's actions are suspect and unethical without providing concrete evidence. The use of language such as 'furor', 'risk', and 'undisclosed advertisement' suggest a negative view of the situation.
`Nearly 48 hours after she posted an uncanny, infomercial-style testimonial video...Noem and her political team have not responded to questions`
`Noem is also facing a new lawsuit, filed by the consumer advocacy group Travelers United, accusing Noem of doing an ‘undisclosed advertisement’ for Smile Texas.`
Kristi Noem is being sued by Travelers United for her video promoting Smile Texas
The lawsuit alleges that the governor acted in a misleading and deceptive manner by failing to disclose that the video was an advertisement
Noem had her dental work done at Smile Texas in Texas, which promotes medical tourism
Accuracy
Kristi Noem is accused of breaching consumer protection laws by promoting a Texas dentist in an online video post. The lawsuit alleges that she acted as an influencer and received compensation for the advertisement.
South Dakota law bans gifts of over $100 from lobbyists to public officials and their immediate family, but it is unclear if this applies to people who are not registered lobbyists.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author Rebecca Falconer presents a one-sided view of the situation by only including quotes from Noem and not providing any counterarguments or perspectives from other parties involved. This creates an impression that Noem's actions are justified and ethical when they may not be entirely so.
The article quotes Noem saying 'Smile Texas adjusted my teeth following a biking accident years ago' without providing any information on whether this is true or if it was done in exchange for payment. This creates an impression that Noem received free dental care, which may not be the case.
The article states that 'South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is being accused in a lawsuit of breaching D.C. consumer protection laws over online video posts this week that praised a Texas dentist.' However, the author does not provide any evidence or context for these allegations.
Fallacies
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None Found At Time Of
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Bias
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The author Rebecca Falconer is promoting a service that benefits her both physically and financially. She received free dental care in exchange for this advertisement or was paid to receive it.
<p><span style=
>She said the team is <b>the best</b> and <i>gave me a smile that I can be proud of and confident in.</i>
The suit, filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, accuses Noem of <strong>deceptive advertising practices</strong>.
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Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
Rebecca Falconer has a conflict of interest on the topic of consumer protection laws breach as she is reporting on a lawsuit against Smile Texas cosmetic dentistry firm. She also has a personal relationship with South Dakota State Sen. Reynold Nesiba who was involved in the case.
<p>Falconer writes: <i>'South Dakota State Sen. Reynold Nesiba was one of several state lawmakers who signed a letter to Smile Texas in 2019 asking the company to stop using deceptive advertising and marketing tactics.</i></p>
Rebecca Falconer reports that 'Smile Texas, which operates under the name of Dental Dreams, is being sued by Travelers United for allegedly breaching consumer protection laws.'
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The author Rebecca Falconer has a conflict of interest on the topics of Kristi Noem and consumer protection laws breach. The article reports that South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is being sued by Smile Texas cosmetic dentistry firm for violating consumer protection laws over a video featuring her visiting one of their offices.
The author Rebecca Falconer has a conflict of interest on the topics of Kristi Noem and consumer protection laws breach. The article reports that South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is being sued by Smile Texas cosmetic dentistry firm for violating consumer protection laws over a video featuring her visiting one of their offices.
, Governor Noem flew more than 1,200 miles to Texas to have her teeth fixed at Smile Texas in Sugar Land.
Governor Noem says all of her front teeth were knocked out in a biking accident. She chose the team at Smile Texas because they are the best and kind.
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Governor Noem flew more than 1,200 miles to Texas to have her teeth fixed at Smile Texas in Sugar Land.
South Dakota legislator Reynold Nesiba called for an inquiry into Gov. Kristi Noem's trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that there is some confusion or controversy surrounding Governor Noem's decision to shoot a video for a Texas dentist and post it on her social media accounts. However, the body of the article does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author quotes people who are critical of Governor Noem's actions without providing any context or explanation as to why they hold these views. This creates an impression that there is a broader consensus against Governor Noem when in fact it may be limited to a small group of individuals with specific agendas. Thirdly, the article presents the video as if it were some sort of endorsement for Smile Texas, without providing any information about whether or not Governor Noem was compensated for her appearance or if she had any financial interest in the dental practice. This creates an impression that Governor Noem is promoting a specific business and potentially violating state laws.
The nearly 5-minute video features the governor talking about Smile Texas, a dental practice based in Sugar Land, which is a suburb of Houston. The author does not provide any evidence to support the claim that there are people asking why Governor Noem shot a video for this specific dental practice.
People who follow politics in South Dakota say they've never seen anything like it from a sitting governor. However, the article does not provide any context or explanation as to why these individuals hold such views.
Fallacies
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None Found At Time Of
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Bias
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The article is biased towards the governor's decision to promote a dental practice in Texas. The author uses quotes from people who are critical of the governor's actions and presents them as if they represent everyone in South Dakota. Additionally, the author does not provide any context for why this issue is important or relevant to readers outside of South Dakota.
The nearly 5-minute video features the governor talking about Smile Texas, a dental practice based in Sugar Land, which is a suburb of Houston.
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Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
The article by Tom Hanson has multiple examples of conflicts of interest. The author is a member of the South Dakota Dental Association and reports on dental practices in Texas. Additionally, the article mentions free or reduced-priced services which could be seen as an endorsement for such services.
The article mentions free or reduced-priced services
The author is a member of the South Dakota Dental Association
Kristi Noem is being sued by Travelers United for her video promoting Smile Texas
The lawsuit alleges that the governor acted in a misleading and deceptive manner by failing to disclose that the video was an advertisement
Noem had her dental work done at Smile Texas in Texas, which promotes medical tourism
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive because the South Dakota governor failed to disclose that her video promoting Smile Texas was a commercial. The lawsuit alleges that Noem acted in a misleading and deceptive manner by not marking the advertisement as such when posting it on social media platforms.
The article states, 'Earlier this week, the South Dakota governor released a highly produced video on multiple social media platforms', but fails to mention that it was an advertisement.
Noem says in the video, 'I spent my whole life farming and ranching...and then got into government and politics where everything is speaking and interviews and giving speeches,' which implies she did not receive any compensation for her treatment at Smile Texas.
Fallacies
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The article contains an example of a false endorsement fallacy. The author claims that the South Dakota governor acted in a misleading and deceptive manner by failing to disclose that her video promoting Smile Texas was an advertisement. This is evident from the fact that she did not mark it as such when posting on social media, which would have complied with consumer protection laws.
The author claims that Kristi Noem acted in a misleading and deceptive manner by failing to disclose that her video promoting Smile Texas was an advertisement. This is evident from the fact that she did not mark it as such when posting on social media, which would have complied with consumer protection laws.
Bias
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The author of the article is promoting a dental clinic in Texas and has not disclosed that it was an advertisement. The author also uses language that implies they are endorsing the clinic without providing any evidence to support this claim.
> Kristi Noem probably wasn't smiling after being served a lawsuit on Wednesday.
The video ends with a still image of Smile Texas’ logo.
