South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has sparked controversy once again, this time taking aim at President Biden’s German shepherd, Commander. In an interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Noem suggested that Commander, who had previously bitten 24 Secret Service agents, should have been put down.
Noem’s comments come as she prepares for the release of her memoir, “No Going Back,” where she details her decision to shoot her own family dog, Cricket, for being “untrainable” and “dangerous.” She also mentioned Commander in the book, calling him “dangerous and unpredictable” and alluding to the idea of him meeting Cricket in the afterlife.
The White House has not yet responded to Noem’s remarks, but the South Dakota governor defended her actions in the CBS interview, stating that she made the decision to protect people over 20 years ago. Despite the backlash, Noem remains unapologetic about her controversial stance on handling aggressive pets.
As the debate over Commander’s behavior continues, Noem’s bold statements have once again put her in the spotlight. Whether her views on pet ownership will impact her political future remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – Governor Noem is not afraid to speak her mind, even if it means stirring up controversy.