April 28th 2024.
Kristi Noem, a potential candidate for vice president, has recently come under fire for actions described in her upcoming book. In it, she recounts the controversial decision to kill her dog and goat on her family farm. The Guardian obtained an excerpt from the book, in which Noem explains her reasoning for killing her dog, Cricket.
According to Noem, Cricket was a dangerous and untrainable dog who posed a threat to anyone she encountered. She describes the dog as being "less than worthless" as a hunting dog. Noem even goes so far as to say, "I hated that dog." She attempted to tame Cricket with an electronic collar, but after an incident in which the dog attacked a local family's chickens and bit Noem, she made the difficult decision to put her down.
"It was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done," Noem writes. "And after it was over, I realized another unpleasant job needed to be done." In the same manner, Noem also recounts the story of shooting a goat on her farm. She describes the goat as being "nasty and mean" with a disgusting smell. The goat had a habit of chasing and knocking down Noem's children. In an effort to distinguish herself from typical politicians, Noem admits, "I guess if I were a better politician, I wouldn't tell this story."
Noem took to social media to defend her actions, posting a picture of the Guardian article and explaining that these tough decisions are a normal part of farm life. "We love animals, but tough decisions like this happen all the time on a farm," she wrote. "Sadly, we just had to put down 3 horses a few weeks ago that had been in our family for 25 years."
In response to backlash, Noem issued a statement defending her actions as lawful. "Whether running the ranch or in politics, I have never passed on my responsibilities to anyone else to handle. Even if it's hard and painful," she wrote. Noem also pointed to a South Dakota law that allows for dogs who attack and kill other domestic animals to be put down.
As a staunch supporter of former President Trump, Noem has been rumored to be on his shortlist for a running mate. She has also faced speculation about her potential actions if she were in the same position as former Vice President Mike Pence during the 2020 election. Despite these rumors, Noem has remained loyal to Trump and even criticized those who entered the 2024 Republican primary against him.
"I was one of the first people to endorse Donald J. Trump as president," Noem proudly stated. "Last year, when everyone was asking me if I was going to consider running for president, I said no. Why would you run for president if you can't win?" With her strong support for Trump and her unwavering dedication to her responsibilities, Noem has proven herself to be a true leader, even in the face of controversy.
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