Conservatives condemn Kristi Noem for ‘twisted’ admission of killing dog
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Revelation in new book that possible Trump running mate killed 'untrainable' hunting dog prompts widespread revulsion.
The Washington Times—Politicians, dog experts slam Kristi Noem, South Dakota governor, after she writes about killing dog. Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote in a new book about killing a rambunctious puppy. The story - and the vilification she received on social media - has some wondering whether she’s still a viable potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Vanity Fair—Kristi Noem Doubles Down on Decision to Kill Family Dog, Adds That She Killed 3 Horses “a Few Weeks Ago”. Taking to X following deafening backlash—she was dubbed “evil,” “trash,” and “Jeffrey Dahmer with veneers,” among other things—Noem wrote Sunday that she “can understand why some people are upset about a 20 year old story of Cricket, one of the working dogs at our ranch.” She included the bizarre anecdote, though, because she believes “people are looking for leaders who are authentic, willing to learn from the past, and don’t shy away from tough challenges,” i.e., shooting their own dog. She...
New York Magazine—Kristi Noem Killed Her Dog. Why Is This Story in Her Book?. Kristi Noem tells a story about killing her dog in her new book. Why would you include an anecdote about fatally shooting a puppy if you...