Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota, a potential future running mate for Donald Trump, has found herself facing backlash after revealing in an upcoming book that she killed an “untrainable” dog and a goat on her farm. The 52-year-old conservative politician has been touted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Trump in the next election.
Noem has made headlines for her staunch conservative views and controversial positions on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, gun rights, and anti-abortion laws. However, it is her actions involving animals that have sparked outrage from animal rights activists and critics alike.
In her upcoming book titled “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” Noem recounts the story of shooting her aggressive dog Cricket and an unruly goat on her farm. She describes the dog as untrainable and dangerous, and the goat as nasty and mean.
The revelations have prompted condemnation from former Trump staffer Sarah Matthews and the Democratic party who have called Noem’s actions cruel and unnecessary. Despite this backlash, Noem has defended her actions, stating that making tough decisions like these is a part of life on a farm.
The controversy surrounding her book has put her potential vice presidential candidacy in question and raised concerns about her judgment and character. Critics are questioning whether someone who is willing to kill animals without hesitation can be trusted to make decisions that affect millions of people’s lives.
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It will be interesting to see how this controversy affects Noem’s political career in the future. It seems clear that while she may be able to withstand criticism from animal rights activists, she will face even more scrutiny if she continues down this path towards becoming Trump’s running mate.