In her newly released book, ‘No Going Back,’ South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recounts the controversial incident in which she shot and killed her ranch dog. The incident has drawn criticism from some lawmakers and animal rights activists, but Noem defends her decision, saying that the dog was a ‘vicious, dangerous’ animal that had attacked people and killed chickens.
Noem says that she made the choice to shoot the dog to protect her family and livestock. She also says that she included the story in her book because ‘a lot of politicians have run from the truth.’
Noem’s decision to shoot the dog has drawn criticism from some quarters, but she has also received support from others who say that she made the right choice under the circumstances.
In an interview with FOX Business, Noem said that the dog was an ‘adult’ and that she had to make a choice between the safety of her children and an animal that was ‘killing livestock and attacking people.’
Noem also said that she is ‘proud’ of her book and that she knows that ‘a lot of people are using attacks to try to take me down because they’re scared of me.’
Noem has been mentioned as a potential running mate for former President Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Trump is reportedly considering Noem as one of his potential picks for vice president.
The dog-shooting incident has prompted bipartisan backlash from members of Congress. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told CNN, ‘I don’t see how it helps’ her standing with voters.
