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The Wild World of Kristi Noem: Dog Stories and NRA Ambitions

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Governor Kristi Noem's controversial dog stories and NRA ambitions have landed her in hot water. Dive into the bizarre world of South Dakota politics!

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. From suggesting Joe Biden's dog should be shot to angling for the top NRA job, she's been in the midst of controversy. Noem even admitted to shooting her own dog, Cricket, sparking outrage and disbelief. Her tales of dogs and firearms have put her in the doghouse, leaving many questioning her judgment and leadership.

On top of her dog-related mishaps, Noem also faced scrutiny for her questionable claims about meeting Kim Jong Un. Despite persistent questioning, she continues to dodge the truth about the fabricated encounter with the North Korean leader. This bizarre saga adds another layer of complexity to Noem's already controversial reputation.

In a strange turn of events, Noem's team advised her to remove a story about a dog from her campaign memoirs two years ago, cautioning against potential harm. This revelation sheds light on the inner workings of Noem's political strategies and the delicate balance she must maintain in the public eye. The combination of dog stories, NRA aspirations, and questionable claims has created a whirlwind of speculation around Governor Kristi Noem, making her a central figure in the drama of South Dakota politics.

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Kristi Noem's Team Told Her to Nix the Dog Story 2 Years Ago (POLITICO Magazine)

It would have violated the first rule of campaign memoirs: Do no harm. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem holds a gun while visiting troops during an exercise.

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Why Kristi Noem Is in the Doghouse (The New York Times)

In April 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson was photographed lifting one of his beagles (he had two, named Him and Her) by the ears.

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Scoop: Kristi Noem angled for top NRA job (Axios)

Late last fall, Noem called LaPierre to advocate to be the next executive vice president or CEO of the gun lobby. Noem is now in a heated PR cycle over passages ...

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Gov. Kristi Noem suggests Biden's dog should be shot too ... (CBS News)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wrote in her book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog Cricket.

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Kristi Noem's sad tail ... er, tale (Columbia Missourian)

Given the South Dakota governor's recent admission about killing a pet dog, it's now wonder she and Trump are allies.

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Kristi Noem suggests Biden's dog should be shot | CNN Politics (CNN)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem suggests in her new book that President Joe Biden's dog Commander should suffer a similar fate to the working dog she shot on ...

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Analysis | Kristi Noem's increasingly bizarre Kim Jong Un story (The Washington Post)

“This is really a book that talks about how we're not going back,” South Dakota Gov. Kristi L. Noem (R) told CBS News on Sunday.

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Gov. Kristi Noem faces questions in new interview about false claim ... (CBS News)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.

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Kristi Noem Keeps Refusing to Admit She Never Met Kim Jong Un (Rolling Stone)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem continued to duck questions regarding a fabricated meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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Kristi Noem takes aim at second target: Biden's dog (Mother Jones)

The admitted dog killer and South Dakota governor suggests the president should have killed his German Shepherd, too.

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Kristi Noem Has Nothing on My New Autobiography (The Atlantic)

“I'm not going to talk about my specific meetings with world leaders. I'm just not going to do that. This anecdote shouldn't have been in the book and as ...

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Kristi Noem Says Killing Dog Was Her 'Choice as a Mom' (Newsweek)

The Republican governor insisted that it was her motherly duty to execute the "less than worthless" dog to ensure child "safety."

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Other Admissions in Kristi Noem's Book (The New Yorker)

SHE ATE THE VERY LAST OF THE (EXTINCT) PASADENA FRESHWATER SHRIMP. Page 231: “From South Dakota to D.C., I know how to take decisive action. In 2019, I had just ...

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Kristi Noem triples down on killing her dog — and alienates Trump (MSNBC)

Kristi Noem has somehow made her puppy-killing scandal worse ... There's something Trumpian about Noem's decision to attack others before conceding any ground on ...

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