Kristi Noem’s Disturbing Revelation
Kristi Noem, the governor for the US state of South Dakota and possible running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, has recently shared a shocking story in her upcoming book.
Admission of Killing
In her book titled “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” Noem detailed an incident where she admitted to killing her dog named Cricket, a wirehair pointer.
The Story
Noem described Cricket as having an “aggressive personality” and narrated how the dog’s behavior led to a series of unfortunate events.
- Cricket chased pheasants on a hunting trip, causing chaos.
- The dog later killed chickens and even bit the governor.
- Noem apologized to the affected family and took responsibility for the dog’s actions.
The Goat Incident
Aside from the dog, Noem also shared an account of killing a male goat owned by her family, which she described as “nasty and mean.”
- The goat’s aggressive behavior towards her children prompted Noem to take action.
- After a failed first attempt, she successfully euthanized the goat.
Response and Backlash
Following the revelation, Noem faced swift backlash from the public and animal rights advocates.
- She defended her actions, stating that tough decisions are common on a farm.
- Her post on social media garnered mixed reactions, with some calling for her resignation.
Political Fallout
The incident has also sparked political reactions, with Joe Biden’s campaign using it to contrast with images of the president and VP Kamala Harris interacting with dogs.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) condemned Noem’s actions as “truly disturbing and horrifying.”
