WATCH: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Refuses To Make Wearing Double Masks Mandatory

Asked about the new CDC guidelines, Governor Kristi Noem said her policies are based on scientific data and that wearing double masks won't be mandatory in South Dakota.

Joe: "You have been resistant to implement mask mandates. You are skeptical of their efficacy."

Gov. Kristi Noem: "I never said that Joe. Don’t put words in my mouth."

"What I have said is the appropriate mask at the appropriate time, utilized correctly and kept sanitary can make a difference.""

But I also don’t believe its my role to mandate that people wear a mask."

"I’ve left for the entire year, it up to personal responsibility to make the best decisions for them and their families and I’ll continue to do that."

Joe: "So now that the CDC is recommending two masks…"

Gov. Kristi Noem: "Well, the CDC has changed their recommendations many many times."

"In fact we’ve seen the CDC change their recommendation based on political pressure in the past."

"I choose to rely on science and data a...