Noem defends herself over criticism for killing dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) defended herself from social media criticism Sunday after sharing a story about killing her dog after hunting. In an excerpt from her new book, Noem explains that she shot and killed Cricket, a 14-month-old wire-haired pointer, for misbehaving. The article drew massive criticism online, including viral responses from Democratic […]
Democratic governors admonish Noem for shooting her dog by posing with their pets
A group of Democratic governors mocked Gov. Kristi Noem (R.S.D.) on social media after a passage from her upcoming book drew attention to an article about the murder of her dog. In the story, Noem describes becoming frustrated with “Cricket,” a nearly 14-month-old wire-haired pointer, during a hunting trip. Democrats responded to the news by […]
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Justifies Killing Own ‘Untrainable’ Dog
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem took to social media Friday to address criticisms of a controversial passage in her soon-to-be-released book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.” Noem posted on X (previously known as Twitter), reacting to a piece by The Guardian and explaining […]
Kristi Noem describes killing dog after bad hunting trip in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) describes shooting her dog after a hunting trip in her upcoming book, according to a report in The Guardian, which obtained a copy of the book. Politics and how we move America forward. ” Noem, who has been talked about as former President Donald Trump’s running mate, wrote in […]
Noem says ‘ridiculous’ Trump trial isn’t important to people ‘trying to figure out how to pay their gas bill’
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) mocked the criminal trial against Donald Trump, suggesting that United States’s voters aren’t paying it much attention. Noem appeared on State of the Union with Dana Bash on Sunday after a weeklong jury selection process for Trump’s trial in New York. Trump is facing 34 felony counts of allegedly falsifying business […]
Kristi Noem will support Trump even if convicted in hush money case: ‘Every single day of the week’
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) is not wavering in her support of former President Donald Trump, even if he is convicted in the hush money trial in Manhattan. Noem, who has been floated as a potential vice presidential candidate for Trump, said on CNN’s State of the Union that she would support the former president over […]
Noem says abortion laws should be determined by the state
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Sunday sided with former President Trump on the abortion issue, saying the state should decide the law. CNN’s Dana Bash asked Noem on “State of the Union” whether she supports President Trump’s position that abortion laws are left up to each state to decide, and that Noem, while […]
Multiple South Dakota tribal nations ban Noem from reservation land: What to know
Several tribal nations in South Dakota have banned Gov. Kristi Noem (R) from their reservations, citing comments related to immigration, crime and race. Relations between the governor and the tribe have been strained since he took office in 2019. But his recent comments have further fueled tensions, with the governor now unable to set foot […]
Third South Dakota tribal nation bans Noem from reservation
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has become the third tribal nation to ban Kristi Noem (R) of South Dakota from its reservation. On Wednesday, the Standing Rock Tribal Council accused Noem of “racial harassment” at a town hall event, alleging that some tribal leaders “personally benefit” from Mexican drug cartel activity on the reservation. The […]
Kristi Noem banned from 10% of South Dakota after newest expulsion
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) has been banned from some 10% of South Dakota, the state she governs. On Tuesday, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council voted to ban Noem from areas under its control. Combined with bans from the Oglala Sioux Tribe in February and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe last week, the Republican governor […]