Sen. Rounds’ senior staffer posts image of obscene gesture after report about ethics concerns

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 931

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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After allegations surfaced that his work as a state-level lobbyist is a conflict of interest, a senior staffer for a U.S. senator from South Dakota went to social media and posted an image of an actor with a raised middle finger.

The senator’s office has not addressed questions about the post.

Rob Skjonsberg, of Fort Pierre, is a senior adviser and former chief of staff for Republican Sen. Mike Rounds and has worked on …

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