Kristi Noem slammed as she reveals she hasn't undergone formal vetting for Trump's running mate pick

WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES: South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem, a top contender for former President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, revealed she was not formally vetted to be the running mate.

Appearing on NBC News 'Meet the Press' on Sunday, June 23, the Republican confirmed that she had not "received any paperwork" to join the ex-president's White House run. "I've had conversations with the president, and I know that he is the only one who will be making the decisions on who will be his vice president," she said.

Earlier this month, Noem proposed in a CNN interview that having a woman as a running mate would help Trump win the swing states in November.

Kristi Noem backtracks on need for women as Donald Trump's running mate

Noem, however, reversed her stance on the necessity of a woman as Trump's vice presidential candidate when asked whether she thought that could help the former president win in November.

"He needs to pick the best person for the job," she told guest moderator Peter Alexander, adding the MAGA spearhead should "pick someone that will help him win."

With less than a month before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Trump is expected to announce his running mate, he reportedly narrowed the list to three Republicans, namely Sen Marco Rubio, Sen JD Vance, and North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum.

Noem, who topped the initial shortlist, was pushed back after her memoir, published earlier this year, drew backlash over the revelation of killing her puppy for being aggressive.

However, the South Dakota governor refused to answer whether her dog-killing controversy cost her vice presidential chances.

"I would say that that was a story from 20 years ago about me protecting my children from a vicious animal," she said, later adding, "The reason it's in my book is because that book is filled with challenging times and hard decisions."

Kristi Noem slammed as she hints at slim chances of being Donald Trump's running mate

Internet users mocked and condemned the South Dakota governor's unfulfilled wish to be Trump's VP pick because she received no paperwork.

"They don't take dog killers. South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem indicates she hasn't been formally vetted to be Trump's running mate," a user wrote.

Another tweeted, "Kristi Noem appears to confirm she won’t be Trump’s running mate ⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ trust this liar u get what you deserve to ask former friends, family classmates. lied about her back story and her entire http://life.works behind people's backs."

A third user added, "Uh-even if she hadn't shot the puppy. He'll never pick a woman. 'Kristi Noem appears to confirm she won’t be Trump’s running mate'."

A fourth response read, "OMG. @KristiNoem can’t stop humiliating herself on national television. Not ready for prime time. Not even ready for Sunday morning."

"Of course, she hasn't. Even Trump isn't stupid enough to know most Americans love dogs and can't imagine taking them to a nearby quarry and killing them. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem indicates she hasn't been formally vetted to be Trump's running mate," another person said.

Someone else said, "Dear God. Take a hint. You're not going to be the nominee. Kristi Noem indicates she hasn't been formally vetted to be DT's running mate."

An individual added, "That’s too bad that the felon hasn’t vetted the Evil Governor of SD for his running mate since their so much like both full of crap and big liars, South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem indicates she hasn't been formally vetted to be Trump's running mate."

"Even the toxic Trump campaign knows she has zero appeal beyond her home state," another user chimed in.

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