‘She is less than useless herself’: Kristi Noem bashed as CNN’s Ana Navarro slams her for killing puppy

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA: CNN contributors recently took aim at South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem after revelations surfaced that she had reportedly shot a 14-month-old puppy on her family farm.

The criticism arose during a discussion on CNN's 'State of the Union' where the panel expressed shock and disdain over Noem's actions.

Dana Bash delves into Noem's troubling narrative

Dana Bash, a prominent CNN figure, highlighted the incident, referencing Noem's own account in her book where she admitted to killing the puppy along with a goat and three horses.

Bash conveyed the grim details, quoting Noem's writing about the unpleasant necessity of the task and the subsequent realization of further grim responsibilities.

"Something that she wrote in her book that she killed a 14-month-old puppy and a goat on her family farm," said Bash.

"And three horses, she said it wasn't a pleasant job, but it had to be done, and after it was over, I realized another unpleasant job needed to be done, and then she went on to talk about her goat."

Ana Navarro questions moral implications

Ana Navarro, another CNN commentator, initially couldn't believe the story, expressing disbelief that someone would not only kill a puppy but also openly admit to it and even write about it in a memoir.

"I mean, is it something that she thinks is so normal that you actually write about it?" Navarro questioned. "Because number one, I couldn't believe somebody would do that, kill a puppy. Who kills a puppy? And then admit to it. And then write about it in her memoir?"

Navarro's incredulity underscored the gravity of the situation, questioning the moral compass of anyone who would consider such actions normal or acceptable.

"My publisher would say, S.E., I cannot, in good consciousness, let you keep this in the book," contributor SE Cupp added. "It is awful. Maybe she's auditioning for Cruella de Vil."

Cupp condemns violence

Cupp emphasized the cruelty and unnecessary violence of Noem's actions. Cupp pointed out the myriad alternative actions that could have been taken with the dog, emphasizing that killing it in front of family members and workers was particularly disturbing.

"There are 592 other things you can do with a dog that won't hunt besides kill it in front of your kid and construction workers," Cupp opined.

"Remember Joni Ernst was talking about castrating pigs when she came in, was running for Senate. Like it's a thing some women feel like they have to do. This does not land."

Noem's justifications and ensuing backlash

According to Guardian, in her book, Noem also recounted an incident where her puppy, Cricket, displayed aggressive behavior, including attacking and killing chickens before biting the governor herself. Noem defended her decision to euthanize Cricket, citing South Dakota law allowing for the putting down of dogs that attack and kill livestock.

"Given that Cricket had shown aggressive behavior toward people by biting them, I decided what I did," Noem wrote. "Whether running the ranch or in politics, I have never passed on my responsibilities to anyone else to handle. Even if it's hard and painful. I followed the law and was being a responsible parent, dog owner, and neighbor."

Noem's narrative also included an account of her family's encounter with a troublesome male goat, which she ultimately decided to euthanize due to its aggressive behavior.

These excerpts from Noem's book drew immediate criticism on social media platforms, with many users sharing photos of their own beloved pets in response.

The story also garnered attention from President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, which utilized the narrative alongside a photo of Noem with former President Trump, further amplifying the controversy surrounding the governor's actions.

Public outrage over Kristi Noem's actions

Public outrage and political implications are mounting following the revelation of Governor Kristi Noem's actions.

A social media user wrote, "Noem is less than useless herself. Some Indigenous Americans have banned her from their reservations. She could have rehomed her animals if she didn’t personally like them instead of killing them. Should same theory be used across the board?"

Another added, "The only thing people will remember about Noem is that she shot her dog. I hope Trump picks her for his V.P."

One user remarked, "Occasionally the popular media accidentally gets a glimpse of what the Republican Party actually is, but they'll forget and move on soon enough."

One user said, "Right. Who kills a puppy?"

Another replied, "Someone with a cold dead heart!"

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