Kristi Noem

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Kristi Noem: The Controversy of the Puppy-Killing Governor

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Find out how South Dakota governor, Kristi Noem, stirred a storm by admitting to killing her dog named Cricket and the backlash that followed. #KristiNoem #PuppyKiller

South Dakota's governor, Kristi Noem, has found herself at the center of a heated debate after confessing to killing her dog, Cricket, two decades ago. The revelation came as she positioned herself as a potential Trump VP contender, sparking outrage among animal lovers and the general public. Stephen Colbert even dedicated a segment on 'The Late Show' to criticize her actions, highlighting the emotional impact of such a confession.

The controversy surrounding Kristi Noem is not just about the act of killing her dog but also the implications it has on her political career. The unfortunate incident has brought scrutiny to her judgment and empathy, especially as a public figure in a position of power. Critics argue that her actions speak volumes about her character and raise questions about her suitability for higher office.

Despite the backlash, Kristi Noem continues to face criticism, with the media picking up on the story and highlighting the public's strong reaction to her admission. The episode serves as a reminder of the power of social media and public opinion in shaping political narratives and holding leaders accountable for their past actions.

In a surprising turn of events, the controversy has also shed light on the importance of transparency and accountability in politics. The discussion around Kristi Noem's past actions has sparked conversations about the ethical responsibilities of public officials and the need for honesty and integrity in leadership positions. The incident serves as a cautionary tale for politicians navigating the delicate balance between their personal lives and public personas.

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Puppy-killing Kristi Noem may have brought us together • Iowa ... (Iowa Capital Dispatch)

I dated a guy in college who grew up on a farm in southern Illinois — El Paso, Illinois, to be precise. The first time I visited his family, I was enveloped ...

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Kristi Noem 'had a shot' at Trump VP slot before dog-killing boast ... (The Guardian)

No dog person himself, apparently even Trump sees the bad optics in having a 'puppy killer' as a running mate.

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Stephen Colbert berates Kristi Noem for killing her dog | CNN ... (CNN)

On “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert weighs in on South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's upcoming book where she admits to killing her dog.

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Who is Kristi Noem? What we know about the Trump VP contender ... (USA TODAY)

South Dakota's governor, Kristi Noem, who is a Trump VP contender, said she killed a dog named Cricket 20 years ago because it was "untrainable."

Have you ever had a problem-pet? (No Kristi Noem Spam allowed) (ThaiVisa News)

What was the problem? How did it all work itself out in the end? Me: Had a very untrained pitbull dumped on me by a relative (pitbull debate?

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Stephen Colbert: 'If you like puppies, you're not going to like Kristi ... (The Guardian)

Late-night hosts discuss the South Dakota governor and possible Trump VP pick revealing she killed her family dog.

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Kristi Noem Slammed In Home State Newspaper Column (Newsweek)

The South Dakota governor continues to face criticism over a story about killing her farm dog, Cricket.

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I'm Sad for Kristi Noem's Daughter, Not Just Her Puppy (The Nation)

“Hey, where's Cricket?” Too many takedowns of Kristi Noem's dog-murdering cruelty leave out the cruelest part: Her daughter, Kennedy, then 7, came home on ...

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Puppy Slayer Kristi Noem Is Probably Not Going to Be Donald ... (Vanity Fair)

Donald Trump famously hates dogs (and most living things), but it appears that South Dakota governor Kristi Noem's bizarrely detailed account of killing her ...

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OnPolitics: Kristi Noem faces backlash after she writes about putting ... (USA TODAY)

Kristi Noem has been a topic of online chatter after excerpts from her upcoming memoir were published that detailed how she put down her dog.

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'That was rough': Steve Bannon, Donald Trump Jr. criticize Kristi ... (USA TODAY)

Appearing on Donald Trump Jr.'s show 'Triggered,' Steve Bannon said Gov. Kristi Noem is 'a little too based' after she wrote about killing her dog.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem pilloried for writing about killing her ... (CBS News)

Experts who work with hunting dogs like Gov. Kristin Noem's said she should have trained — not killed — her puppy, or found other options if the dog was out ...

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South Dakota Animal Shelter Shades Kristi Noem: 'We Have Yet To ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

Noem, South Dakota's governor, defended killing a 14-month-old dog in her memoir, claiming the pup was useless for hunting.

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Kristi Noem's dog-killing embodies the cruel phoneyness of today's ... (The Guardian)

The South Dakota governor's proud dog murder tells a lot about how posturing Trumpists like she and Greg Gianforte think.

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Kristi Noem Likely Killed Her Shot at Being Trump's VP With Puppy (Bloomberg)

Francis Wilkinson is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering US politics and policy. Previously, he was executive editor for the Week and a writer for Rolling ...

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Mitt Romney says his dog scandal doesn't compare to Kristi Noem's ... (The Guardian)

Republican senator says Noem's story of killing her 14-month-old hunting dog makes her unlikely to be Trump's running mate.

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What was South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem thinking? Everybody loves ... (Los Angeles Times)

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a VP contender, brags about killing her dog and goat in a new memoir. The backlash has been bipartisan.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than ... (KMVT)

Politicians and dog ...

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem shot her dog. Was that legal? (PolitiFact)

It may be the most controversial dog death since "Old Yeller" — the faithful stray dog turned rabid — that had to be put.

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Americans unite in outrage over Kristi Noem killing her puppy (The Boston Globe)

Animal lovers, no matter what their politics, find common ground in their outrage over her heartlessness.

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'She killed her chances': Kristi Noem's odds dim of being Trump's VP ... (ABC News)

Kristi Noem was widely promoted as a top contender to be former President Donald Trump's 2024 running mate. But now, she appears increasingly on unsteady ...

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Kristi Noem killed her dog - and her chances of being Trump's VP (The Globe and Mail)

Well, strike one leading candidate from Donald Trump's vice-presidential list. That would be dog murderer Kristi Noem, the Governor of South Dakota.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than ... (KAUZ)

Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote in a new book about killing a rambunctious puppy.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than ... (KKTV 11 News)

Politicians and dog ...

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than ... (WDBJ7)

Politicians and dog ...

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem continues to defend shooting her ... (NBC News)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Wednesday reiterated her defense of shooting and killing her family's dog, which she reportedly details in a forthcoming ...

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Kristi Noem Defends Executing 14-Month-Old Dog: 'It Was Not a ... (Rolling Stone)

Kristi Noem continues to fumble promoting her new memoir in which she details killing her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, by shooting it in a gravel pit.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than ... (WWSB)

Politicians and dog ...

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Kristi Noem now off Trump's cabinet list after shooting puppy story (NewsNation Now)

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem not only blew up her (slim) shot at being Donald Trump's vice presidential pick when she bragged about shooting a ...

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Kristi Noem Defends Shooting 'Extremely Dangerous' Family Dog In ... (Forbes)

In the interview, Fox News host Sean Hannity tried to compare Noem's “extremely dangerous” dog and President Joe Biden's German Shepherd, ...

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than ... (KJCT8.com)

Politicians and dog ...

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