In her upcoming memoir, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem reveals the controversial decision she made to shoot her family's dog after it exhibited aggressive behavior. The shooting, which occurred during a hunting trip, has drawn criticism from animal rights groups and Democrats, who are calling the action unnecessary and inhumane. Noem includes the story in her book to showcase her willingness to make tough choices in politics, even if they are difficult and controversial. However, animal welfare organizations have condemned her actions, stating that there was no justification for killing a dog for typical puppy behavior.
The Republican vice presidential frontrunner, Kristi Noem, has caused outrage with her revelation of killing her dog and goat due to their behavior. During a CNN segment, anchors expressed shock and disbelief as they read out an excerpt from Noem's forthcoming book. Dog trainer Zak George called the actions "astonishing" and criticized the use of painful and intimidating methods. Viewers were left stunned as they watched the reactions of panelists, including former Hillary Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines who condemned Noem's actions as a prime example of animal mistreatment.