Kristi Noem

2024 - 4 - 27

Governor Kristi Noem's Controversial Story of Killing Dog and Goat Sparks Debate

Conservative Politics - Donald Trump - Kristi Noem - South Dakota Governor - Vice Presidential Contender

South Dakota Governor's shocking revelation in upcoming book stirs controversy online. Will this impact her political career?

South Dakota Governor, Kristi Noem, a potential VP pick for Donald Trump, has stirred up controversy with her recent revelation of shooting her 14-month-old dog and a goat on her family farm. In her forthcoming book, she details the emotional decision to take the lives of the animals, citing them as 'untrainable' and 'less than worthless'. This revelation has sparked a heated debate, with Democrats criticizing her actions and questioning her moral compass.

Despite facing backlash, Governor Noem stands by her account, defending her actions as necessary and showcasing a willingness to make tough decisions. The inclusion of this story in her campaign volume has raised eyebrows, with Noem acknowledging that 'a better politician wouldn’t tell the story here.' However, she remains unapologetic, emphasizing her ability to handle difficult and unpleasant tasks.

This controversial revelation has put Governor Noem in the spotlight as a Trump VP contender. While some admire her candor, others question her judgment and compassion. The episode serves as a window into the complex and often scrutinized lives of political figures, revealing the personal sacrifices and tough choices they face.

In a surprising twist, Governor Noem's willingness to share such a polarizing story may actually endear her to certain voters who appreciate her transparency and boldness. Whether this revelation will ultimately affect her chances as a VP pick remains to be seen, but one thing is clear – Kristi Noem's actions are raising questions and sparking debate nationwide.

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Trump VP contender Kristi Noem writes of killing dog – and goat – in ... (The Guardian)

South Dakota governor includes bloody tale in campaign volume – and admits 'a better politician … wouldn't tell the story here'

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Kristi Noem, a Trump VP contender, defends killing dog on family farm (Reuters Africa)

Kristi Noem, a contender to become Republican Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, defended herself on Friday against Democratic attacks over her ...

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends book excerpt where she ... (CNN)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who's been touted as a potential vice presidential pick, defended actions described in her upcoming book where she killed a ...

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Trump VP contender Kristi Noem defends killing her dog (BBC News)

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recalls shooting a dog and a goat in a soon-to-be released memoir.

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Kristi Noem Defends Killing Her 14-Month-Old Dog and a Goat (The New York Times)

In a forthcoming book, the South Dakota governor, seen as a potential vice-presidential pick, tells of shooting her hunting dog. And a goat.

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Trump VP Prospect Kristi Noem Shot And Killed Her Family Dog And ... (Forbes)

Trump VP Prospect Kristi Noem Shot And Killed Her Family Dog And Goat, She Reportedly Writes In New Book ... Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers ...

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Kristi Noem defends her account of killing own dog in new book (NBC News)

Noem, a potential VP pick for Donald Trump, describes killing the 14-month-old dog after deciding it was “less than worthless” and “untrainable.”

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Trump VP contender Kristi Noem defends killing her dog (BBC News)

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recalls shooting a dog and a goat in a soon-to-be released memoir.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem killed Cricket, her 'untrainable' puppy ... (al.com)

She writes, according to the Guardian, that the tale was included to show her willingness to do anything “difficult, messy and ugly” if it has to be done.

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'I hated that dog': Trump VP contender boasts about killing puppy (The Sydney Morning Herald)

South Dakota Governor Kirsty Noem's political ascension was looking promising, but she may have gone a little too far even for gun-happy Republicans.

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Conservatives condemn Kristi Noem for 'twisted' admission of killing ... (The Guardian)

Revelation in new book that possible Trump running mate killed 'untrainable' hunting dog prompts widespread revulsion.

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Who is Kristi Noem, the potential VP pick for Trump and self ... (SBS)

The potential vice presidential candidate in the 2024 US Election has defended shooting a pet she "hated".

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Trump running mate contender Kristi Noem defends killing dog on ... (The Straits Times)

She wrote about shooting the "untrainable" dog in an upcoming memoir. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Trump VP contender Kristi Noem recalls killing her dog, goat in new ... (Livemint)

A copy of the upcoming memoir obtained by The Guardian outlines Noem's interactions with a 'hated' and 'untrainable' puppy named Cricket.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new ... (CBS News)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends shooting family dog that ... (USA TODAY)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said the dog ruined a hunt and later attacked chickens owned by a local family in her upcoming memoir.

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Donald Trump's niece Mary reveals why Kristi Noem admits to killing ... (Hindustan Times)

Donald Trump's estranged niece Mary Trump has revealed why the South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem admitted to killing 'Cricket' and an unnamed family goat.

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Trump VP contender Kristi Noem responds to backlash over story ... (NPR)

The Republican South Dakota governor details what she says was a tough decision to shoot an "untrainable" family dog in a forthcoming memoir.

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Gov. Kristi Noem Reveals She Shot And Killed “Untrainable” Family ... (Deadline)

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem admitted to killing her dog in a new memoir. By confessing, she may also have killed her chance at national office.

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'This is not a joke': Sidner reacts to Republican governor's anecdote ... (CNN)

Republican vice presidential contender South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defended actions described in her upcoming book in which she killed a dog and goat on ...

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Trump's Veep Contender Says She Killed Her "Untrainable" Dog ... (NDTV)

Kristi Noem, a contender to become Republican Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, has stirred a controversy after she said that she killed a ...

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Kristi Noem dogged by poor polling amid fallout from tale of killing ... (The Guardian)

Public disapproval mounts for South Dakota governor and vice-presidential hopeful whose book contains gruesome account.

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