South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem pays tribute to former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump before speaking at a South Dakota Republican Party rally in Rapid City, South Dakota, the United States, on September 8, 2023.
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Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Sunday sought to turn a controversial anecdote about killing her puppy revealed in her upcoming memoir into her bid to be Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick. The case for political resilience.
Friday’s report comes from protector In her memoir, she describes moments when she decided to kill various family farm animals, including a 14-month-old puppy named Cricket and an unknown goat.
“I can understand why some people are upset by the story of Cricket, one of our ranch’s working dogs, from 20 years ago,” Noem wrote in a post. X posts on Sunday. “Whether running a ranch or being in politics, I have never left my responsibilities to others to handle. Even when it is difficult and painful. I obey the law and am a responsible parent, dog owner and neighbor.”
Noem has spent the weekend dealing with ridicule from Democrats and Republicans alike since the anecdotes became public.
In both cases, she stood by her decision to kill the animals, calling the crickets an “aggressive character” and the goats “filthy and mean,” according to The Guardian.
Noem’s defense on Sunday was a last-ditch effort to quell a flurry of doubts raised by the situation as she clashed with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. Tim Scott and other contenders are vying for Trump’s vice presidential nomination. and Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.
Over the past few days, people from across the political spectrum have taken to social media to comment on the controversy.
Right-wing media personality Laura Loomer said the anecdote would be the death knell for Noem’s vice presidential aspirations.
“She can’t be vice president right now,” Loomer said in an interview Friday. postal. “You can’t shoot your dog and become vice president.”
President Joe Biden’s The re-election campaign was quick to seize the opportunity to offer a subtle dig on Friday, posting a photo of Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris smiling with their dogs.
Florida Governor and Former Republican Presidential Candidate Ron DeSantis A call to action has been released for people to adopt rescue dogs.
Noem’s killing of animals is not the first time she has drawn the attention of Washington.
In March, South Dakota’s governor released an infomercial-style video Texas Dentist Despite holding a public office, seems to serve as business testimony for the business.
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