South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Monday emphasized her love for dogs as she defended herself from an onslaught of criticism and ridicule over her new book’s revelation that she shot and killed a misbehaving dog years ago. . 1 month old puppy.
In an interview on “CBS Mornings” on Monday, Noem continued her media tour for her new book, “No Going Back,” which will be released Tuesday.
“This dog was a second chance for me. It came to me from a family that felt she was too aggressive. I’m a dog trainer and I was fostering dogs,” she said. said in an interview.
“Oh, I love dogs,” Noem asked, adding. “Yes, I now have a dog named Foster who takes me everywhere.”
The governor stressed that the decision to shoot Cricket, an aggressive hunting dog, was difficult for her. She also said the anecdote was known in her close political circle and she did not want it to be used against her in the future.
Noem has been seen as a front-runner to be former President Trump’s 2024 running mate for months, but some experts believe the overwhelming backlash to the puppy talk could derail her chances. I am guessing that it may have happened.
“This book is full of painful and vulnerable stories. You know, this story has been known to people for years, but my political opponents have used this story in previous campaigns. They tried to use the story against me. I wanted people to know the truth. That’s why I put it in this book,” she said, “in a humane way.” He added that he killed him.
“The purpose of telling this story was to let people know that I’m not shifting my responsibility onto others,” Noem said. “It was very difficult for me, and if you read the story, it’s clear that it was a difficult decision for me. But when you have animals, you have to make decisions as a mother. Would I choose the safety of my children over an aggressive animal that attacks people? I was chosen to be their mother.
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