Kristi Noem, potential Vice Presidential candidate in 2024 US Elections, claims to have killed her dog and goat, then defends herself.

Kristi Noem, a contender to become Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, recently sparked controversy with her admission in an upcoming memoir that she killed a family dog and a goat on her farm in South Dakota. In the memoir, she described the dog, Cricket, as “untrainable” and the goat as “nasty and mean,” stating that she made the decision to put them down using a gun. These revelations have prompted strong reactions, with the Democratic Party criticizing her actions and calling for a different approach to animal care from elected officials. The Democratic National Committee condemned Noem’s actions as “horrifying” and “disturbing,” using the incident to make a broader argument against her.

They emphasized the importance of electing officials who do not “brag about brutally killing their pets” and urged voters to consider this when casting their ballots. In response, Noem defended her actions, stating that tough decisions like this are part of life on a farm and expressing regret over having to put down three horses recently. She also highlighted the upcoming publication of her book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” which is set to be released on May 7. Reports indicate that Noem is being considered by Donald Trump as a potential running mate for the upcoming election, where he is expected to face Democratic President Joe Biden in a general election rematch.

These events have stirred significant public interest and debate regarding the treatment of animals and the ethical responsibilities of political figures.