Kristi Noem stands by her account of the incident involving her dog in latest book

South Dakota governor and potential Republican vice presidential candidate Kristi Noem faced backlash after an excerpt from her upcoming book revealed she euthanized her dog and a family goat. In response, she defended her actions as necessary decisions on a farm. The article from The Guardian described the incident, sparking outrage on social media. Noem has not confirmed or denied the accuracy of the report, and the Biden campaign used the opportunity to share photos of their dogs. Noem is considered a strong contender as a running mate for Trump, given her political experience.

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