South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem stood by the contentious passages in her upcoming book, addressing the criticism surrounding various anecdotes. These include a debunked account of a meeting with Kim Jong Un, a narrative about the tragic demise of her dog, and a phone conversation with former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, which Noem described as “threatening.”
During her time in Congress, Noem made a claim about meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. However, she has now acknowledged that the anecdote should not have been included in her book and it is being adjusted accordingly. Her publisher, Center Street, has confirmed that the anecdote will be removed. When asked directly about whether the meeting actually took place, Noem declined to provide an answer. It is worth noting that there is no public record of her visiting North Korea or having a meeting with the reclusive Kim.
During an interview on “CBS Mornings,” she admitted, “I have had the opportunity to meet numerous world leaders and have traveled extensively around the globe.” Reflecting on her experiences, she acknowledged, “In hindsight, I realize that including that particular anecdote in the book was a mistake.”
During her appearance on “Face the Nation,” the Republican governor declined to provide details about her interactions with global leaders or her travels. When asked directly if she had visited North Korea, Noem stated that she had been to the DMZ, which serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea.
Noem stood by her characterization of the conversation with Haley, stating that she felt “very much threatened” following the call.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem emphasized the significance of words during her appearance on “CBS Mornings.” She recounted a conversation in which she alleged that Haley had assured her, with deliberate pauses, that she would inform her of any negative comments she heard.
According to Noem, it was evident during the call that Haley was the only one advocating for herself, leaving no space for another Republican woman to thrive in politics.
Noem’s political future has come into question in recent days, following intense backlash over her revelation in her new book about euthanizing her dog many years ago. She had previously been considered as a potential running mate for former President Donald Trump during his last White House campaign.
In her book titled “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” Noem shares that her 14-month-old wirehaired pointer named Cricket displayed aggressive behavior during her training sessions for pheasant hunting. Noem admits that the decision to euthanize her dog was incredibly difficult for her.
She added that she told the story to ensure that people would understand that she takes full responsibility for her actions and does not delegate her responsibilities to others.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem made an appearance on “CBS Mornings” following the start of her book tour on “Face the Nation.” During the interview, she addressed a passage in her book regarding President Biden’s dog, Commander, known for its tendency to bite people at the White House. In her book, Noem mentions that if she were to visit the White House, she would introduce her own dog, Cricket, to Commander.
Governor Noem expressed her belief that the President should be held responsible for the situation with the dog. When asked if she was suggesting that he should be shot, she reiterated that he should be held accountable.
After her appearance on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Noem took to social media to express her frustration over being constantly interrupted during the interview. She criticized the “fake news media” for holding a double standard.