NPR: Kristi Noem, Potential Trump Vice Presidential Candidate, Justifies Shooting Her Dog

Former President Donald Trump greeted South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem at a rally, where she defended herself for killing a dog on her farm. In her memoir, she described the dog as dangerous and stated that she had to put it down after it attacked chickens and bit her. Animal welfare organizations criticized her for the killing, stating that she should have tried to train the dog instead. Democrats also condemned her actions, using it as an example of the extremism of Trump and his supporters. Noem justified her decision, stating that tough decisions are common on a farm.

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