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Kristi Noem's Shocking Dog-Killing Scandal: From VP Hopeful to Outcast

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Find out how Kristi Noem's unexpected actions have dashed her VP hopes and shocked the nation!

Kristi Noem, the Governor of South Dakota, has found herself at the center of a shocking scandal after shooting her own dog. Once considered a leading candidate for Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick in 2024, Noem's chances have now plummeted due to the uproar surrounding the incident. The American public, regardless of political views, has been united in outrage over the heartless act, showcasing a rare moment of common ground among citizens.

Mitt Romney even weighed in, stating that Noem's dog-killing story puts her in a negative light and diminishes her prospects of joining Trump's team. The controversy has exposed a side of the South Dakota governor that many find disturbing, shedding light on the complex intersection of politics and personal morality.

In a surprising turn of events, Kristi Noem has now been removed from Trump's cabinet list, marking a stark downfall from her previously strong position. Despite attempts to defend her actions, the backlash has been relentless, painting a grim picture of the consequences of her decision on both her political career and public image.

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Kristi Noem killed her dog - and her chances of being Trump's VP (The Globe and Mail)

Well, strike one leading candidate from Donald Trump's vice-presidential list. That would be dog murderer Kristi Noem, the Governor of South Dakota.

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'She killed her chances': Kristi Noem's odds dim of being Trump's VP ... (ABC News)

Kristi Noem was widely promoted as a top contender to be former President Donald Trump's 2024 running mate. But now, she appears increasingly on unsteady ...

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem shot her dog. Was that legal? (PolitiFact)

It may be the most controversial dog death since "Old Yeller" — the faithful stray dog turned rabid — that had to be put.

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Mitt Romney says his dog scandal doesn't compare to Kristi Noem's ... (The Guardian)

Republican senator says Noem's story of killing her 14-month-old hunting dog makes her unlikely to be Trump's running mate.

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Americans unite in outrage over Kristi Noem killing her puppy (The Boston Globe)

Animal lovers, no matter what their politics, find common ground in their outrage over her heartlessness.

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Kristi Noem's dog-killing embodies the cruel phoneyness of today's ... (The Guardian)

The South Dakota governor's proud dog murder tells a lot about how posturing Trumpists like she and Greg Gianforte think.

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Kristi Noem now off Trump's cabinet list after shooting puppy story (NewsNation Now)

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem not only blew up her (slim) shot at being Donald Trump's vice presidential pick when she bragged about shooting a ...

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than ... (WDBJ7)

Politicians and dog ...

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Potential VP candidate Kristi Noem doubles down while Trumps stay ... (Palm Beach Post)

Lara Trump, married to Trump's son Eric, has long been involved in dog rescue activities.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem continues to defend shooting her ... (NBC News)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Wednesday reiterated her defense of shooting and killing her family's dog, which she reportedly details in a forthcoming ...

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Kristi Noem Defends Executing 14-Month-Old Dog: 'It Was Not a ... (Rolling Stone)

Kristi Noem continues to fumble promoting her new memoir in which she details killing her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, by shooting it in a gravel pit.

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Kristi Noem Defends Shooting 'Extremely Dangerous' Family Dog In ... (Forbes)

In the interview, Fox News host Sean Hannity tried to compare Noem's “extremely dangerous” dog and President Joe Biden's German Shepherd, ...

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than ... (WWSB)

Politicians and dog ...

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Does shooting her puppy rule out Kristi Noem as Trump's running ... (The Guardian)

Some say the public bragging of the formerly obscure governor of South Dakota ends her chances. But with Trump, who can say, writes Guardian columnist Emma ...

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than ... (KPLC)

Politicians and dog ...

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She wrote about shooting her puppy and potentially killed any ... (National Post)

Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote in a new book about killing a rambunctious puppy.

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Donald Trump's potential running mate Kristi Noem continues to ... (Sky News)

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has told Fox News the 14-month-old wirehair pointer, who was named Cricket, was a "working dog" and "not a puppy".

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Kristi Noem calls dog shooting report 'fake news' but insists on need ... (The Guardian)

'Dog lover' South Dakota governor said 14-month-old hound was 'extremely dangerous' but failed to mention slowly killing a goat.

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