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Kristi Noem ‘had a shot’ at Trump VP slot before dog-killing boast, sources say Headline from The Guardian, from the development of Apr 30, 2024
Newest development May 3, 2024 · 3 reports Kristi Noem tries to dismiss outrage over shooting and killing her dog as ‘fake news’: ‘It was a hard decision’
No dog person himself, apparently even Trump sees the bad optics in having a ‘puppy killer’ as a running mate
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Apr 26, 2024
Kristi Noem killing a dog will appeal to Donald Trump: Mary Trump
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Apr 28, 2024
Kristi Noem responds after backlash over killing puppy
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Apr 30, 2024 Names this update
Kristi Noem ‘had a shot’ at Trump VP slot before dog-killing boast, sources say
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May 2, 2024
Kristi Noem Defends Shooting Family Dog In Fox News Interview
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May 3, 2024 Newest
Kristi Noem tries to dismiss outrage over shooting and killing her dog as ‘fake news’: ‘It was a hard decision’
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Newsweek
Kristi Noem reveals she fatally shot her dog: "Had to be done" ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Apr 25, 2024
Newsweek's feed description The South Dakota governor said her dog Cricket was "untrainable."
Forbes
Trump VP Prospect Kristi Noem Shot And Killed Her Family Dog And Goat, She Reportedly Writes In New Book ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Apr 25, 2024
Forbes's feed description The dog was “the picture of pure joy,” and Noem “hated” the family pet, she wrote.
CBS News
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new book ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Apr 26, 2024
CBS News's feed description South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
RedState
NBC News
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends 'tough decisions' like killing own dog in her new book ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Apr 26, 2024
NBC News's feed description Noem, a potential VP pick for Donald Trump, describes killing the 14-month-old dog after deciding it was “less than worthless” and “untrainable.”
The Daily Caller
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Justifies Killing Own ‘Untrainable’ Dog ↗ (opens The Daily Caller) Published Apr 26, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem took to social media Friday to address criticisms of a controversial passage in her soon-to-be-released book.
Time
Kristi Noem Faces Backlash Over Killing Her Own Dog ↗ (opens Time) Published Apr 26, 2024
Time's feed description South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a reported Donald Trump Vice President contender, said she killed her dog in an upcoming memoir.
NPR
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem responds to backlash over story about killing her dog ↗ (opens NPR) Published Apr 26, 2024
NPR's feed description The Republican South Dakota governor details what she says was a tough decision to shoot an "untrainable" family dog in a forthcoming memoir. Animal rights advocates and Democrats decried the move.
The Guardian
Conservatives condemn Kristi Noem for ‘twisted’ admission of killing dog ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Apr 26, 2024
The Guardian's feed description Revelation in new book that possible Trump running mate killed ‘untrainable’ hunting dog prompts widespread revulsion
Deadline
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem admits to shooting and killing her 14-month-old dog in new book ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Apr 26, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, in her new books, admitted to shooting and killing a 14-moth-old dog and throwing it into a gravel pit.
Newsweek
Kristi Noem killing a dog will appeal to Donald Trump: Mary Trump ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Apr 26, 2024
Newsweek's feed description The South Dakota governor has faced backlash over an excerpt from her new book.
UPI
S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing a dog she said was dangerous ↗ (opens UPI) Published Apr 26, 2024
UPI's feed description South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is defending her actions in killing a dog that she considered dangerous and untrainable after her own account of the incident drew scrutiny and criticism.
Fox News
Defiant Kristi Noem defends killing farm pup amid criticism from Dems and GOP ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Apr 27, 2024
Fox News's feed description South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is defending killing a dog on her ranch after outrage spread on social media regarding the death.
The Guardian
Kristi Noem defends killing dog: ‘Cricket had shown aggressive behavior’ ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Apr 27, 2024
The Guardian's feed description South Dakota governor says she ‘understands why some people are upset’ about story of shooting family puppy but points to state law
Forbes
Kristi Noem’s Killing Of Her Puppy Slammed Across Parties—And Mocked At Correspondents’ Dinner ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Apr 27, 2024
Forbes's feed description Noem is reportedly on the shortlist to serve as Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee.
Newsweek
Kristi Noem responds after backlash over killing puppy ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Apr 27, 2024
Newsweek's feed description The governor wrote Sunday that she "followed the law" in South Dakota after facing backlash for her admission that she killed one of her own dogs.
New York Post
Trump VP hopeful Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing puppy after backlash: ‘It wasn’t easy’ ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Apr 27, 2024
New York Post's feed description South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defended her "hard and painful" decision to put down her 14-month-old hunting dog, Cricket, in a new statement attempting to stem the rising tide of criticism after eyebrow-raising revelations in her upcoming book came to light.
RedState
Salon
Kristi Noem defends killing her dog, says people want "leaders who are authentic" ↗ (opens Salon) Published Apr 28, 2024
Salon's feed description The South Dakota Republican has been criticized by all sides for confessing to the killing of her 14-month-old pet
Rolling Stone
Kristi Noem Doubles Down on Story About Killing Her Dog From Memoir: 'I Decided What I Did' ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Apr 28, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) has doubled down on her story about killing her dog from her memoir following backlash: ‘I decided what I did.'
Insider
Who is Kristi Noem trying to impress by bragging about killing her dog? ↗ (opens Insider) Published Apr 28, 2024
Insider's feed description South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's forthcoming book reveals she once shot and killed her family's dog and goat.
RedState
Washington Times
Kristi Noem defends decision to shoot her dog amid criticism ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Apr 28, 2024
Washington Times's feed description South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defended her decision to kill her dog after an excerpt from her book outlining the incident caught her some flak from Democrats.
The New Republic
Kristie Noem Defends Puppy Murder—and It Goes Downhill From There ↗ (opens The New Republic) Published Apr 28, 2024
The New Republic's feed description Trump world is completely baffled by Kirstie Noem’s story of shooting her dog.
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