"According to excerpts from NBC's Julia Ainsley's upcoming book, obtained by The Atlantic, the story was a boon for Noem's future career as DHS secretary. In Undue Process: The Inside Story of Trump's Mass Deportation Program, Ainsley claims that Noem's dog-killing knocked her out of the running for vice president. However, Trump saw this particular biographical detail as an asset in his homeland-security secretary. It was one of the reasons he chose her."
"What I learned from my years of public service, especially leading South Dakota through COVID, is people are looking for leaders who are authentic, willing to learn from the past, and don't shy away from tough challenges. My hope is anyone reading this book will have an understanding that I always work to make the best decisions I can for the people in my life."
Kristi Noem's book revealed she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog named Cricket and a family goat, sparking widespread shock and outrage across the political spectrum. Initially, Trump reportedly found the disclosure poor judgment. However, according to NBC journalist Julia Ainsley's upcoming book, Trump ultimately viewed the story as demonstrating the toughness required for a homeland security leader. The dog-shooting incident eliminated Noem from vice presidential consideration but became an asset for her DHS secretary appointment. Noem later defended the story as evidence of her authenticity and willingness to make difficult decisions in public service.
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