Kristi Noem, a potential vice presidential running mate for Donald Trump, has sparked controversy with revelations in her upcoming memoir that she killed a family dog and a goat on her farm in South Dakota.
In her memoir, Noem described the dog, Cricket, as “untrainable” and behaving like a “trained assassin,” posing a danger to anyone it came in contact with. She recounted how the dog ruined a hunt and attacked chickens owned by a local family, leading her to the decision to put it down.
Noem also mentioned a male goat on the farm that she described as “nasty and mean,” which she decided to kill in the same manner as the dog.
The Democratic Party and animal rights group PETA condemned Noem’s actions, calling them “horrifying” and “disturbing.” PETA criticized her lack of compassion and understanding of the importance of education and cooperation in dealing with animals.
In response to the backlash, Noem defended her actions, stating that tough decisions like these are common on a farm. She emphasized that she loves animals but sometimes difficult choices have to be made.
Noem’s memoir, titled “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” is set to be published in the US on May 7. She is reportedly being considered as a potential running mate for Trump in the upcoming election against Democratic President Joe Biden on November 5.