Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota, a potential future running mate of Donald Trump, is facing criticism after revealing in her upcoming book that she killed an “untrainable” dog and a goat. Noem, 52, a conservative politician known for being a contrarian and staunch supporter of gun rights and anti-abortion laws, has also drawn criticism for her views on LGBTQ+ rights.
In the book titled “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” Noem describes shooting the aggressive dog Cricket and an unruly goat on her farm. She portrays the dog as dangerous and untrainable and the goat as mean. However, animal rights activists have condemned her actions as cruel and unnecessary. Sarah Matthews, a former Trump staffer, has spoken out against Noem’s actions calling them inhumane. The Democratic party has also criticized her for bragging about killing animals in cold blood.
Despite the backlash, Noem has defended her actions by stating that making tough decisions like these is part of life on a farm. However, this controversy has put her potential vice presidential candidacy in question and raised concerns about her judgment and character.
