Kristi Noem Faces Intense Backlash After Admitting to Killing Puppy and Goat

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's revelations of killing her family dog and a goat in her memoir have sparked widespread condemnation, potentially damaging her political aspirations.

Noem's memoir details the killing of her 'untrainable' dog Cricket and a 'nasty' goat, causing uproar among politicians, animal rights groups, and the public.
Democrats and animal advocacy groups criticize Noem’s actions, leveraging the incident in political campaigns against her.
Members of her own party, including former Trump aides, express shock and dismay, questioning her judgment and humanity.
The controversy has led to a significant drop in Noem's chances of being selected as Trump's vice presidential candidate, as per betting platforms.
Noem defends her actions as necessary farm decisions, but the public and political reaction suggests a severe miscalculation.