(Undated) — Homeland Security Secretary and former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is defending her decision to shoot a dog years ago after facing criticism. She went on the podcast “Pod Force One with Miranda Devine” published by the New York Post this week. Noem says the 14-month-old hunting dog, Cricket, had attacked livestock and even snapped at her, and she took action to protect people and animals on her property. She said on the podcast the story was included in her 2024 book to be honest about the situation, saying it’s been misused against her politically. Noem adds the incident showed she could make tough decisions, something she cited when seeking her role in the Trump administration.
