South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's memoir, titled 'No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,' has sparked controversy [780e6740]. The controversy revolves around two main issues: Noem's claim of meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and her admission of shooting her dog. Noem recounts a meeting with Kim Jong Un during her tenure as South Dakota's representative in Congress, but doubts have been raised about the accuracy of this claim. Noem's spokesperson clarified that the mention of Kim Jong Un was an error. The controversy has also raised questions about Noem's political standing and her suitability for higher office. In addition, Noem's admission of shooting her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, has drawn criticism from animal welfare advocates and the public. Noem defended her decision, citing the dog's aggressive behavior. The controversies surrounding Noem's memoir have raised questions about her leadership and judgment, potentially impacting her political trajectory and legacy.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recently visited the Southern Border, accompanied by Department of Tribal Relations Secretary David Flute, Tribal Law Enforcement Liaison Algin Young, Senator Erin Tobin, Senator Mike Walsh, and Representative J.D. Wangsness [d00c66f6]. The delegation received a briefing from Border Patrol and Texas Public Safety and observed the South Dakota National Guard's efforts to secure the border. Governor Noem described the situation at the Southern Border as an 'invasion,' a 'crisis,' and a 'warzone.' However, the South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Dan Ahlers criticized Governor Noem's focus on the border issue. Ahlers argued that Noem should be focusing on providing more resources for drug prevention and rehabilitation programs, as well as organizations that help victims of human trafficking within South Dakota. Ahlers also criticized Noem for using the border issue to distract from negative national press she received. He emphasized that the focus should be on the real challenges of South Dakota families, such as the shortage of affordable child care, workforce housing, and the need for migrants to address the state's labor shortage.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy emerged as the top choices in a straw poll conducted at CPAC 2024 for former President Donald Trump's preferred running mate [35e71ce1]. The poll results indicate that Noem and Ramaswamy are among the potential vice presidential candidates on the 'long shortlist' put together by the Trump campaign. Noem has been actively campaigning to become Trump's second running mate for most of the past year and has established herself as a prominent figure in Republican circles. Ramaswamy, who previously ran against Trump in 2023, recently suspended his campaign and endorsed Trump. Trump praised Ramaswamy and invited him to join the next campaign rally. The straw poll results highlight the strong support for both Noem and Ramaswamy within the Republican Party as potential running mates for Trump in the 2024 election.
The controversies surrounding Noem's memoir, as well as her visit to the Southern Border, have raised questions about her leadership and judgment, potentially impacting her political trajectory and legacy.
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