Staff Reports
The South Dakota governor, Kristi Noem, has raised concerns about President Biden’s dog Commander after he allegedly attacked 24 Secret Service agents. Governor Noem questioned the threshold for attacks by the dog on the agents and how many attacks would be considered enough before making a decision on the dog’s fate.
Kristi Noem questions when ‘decision’ should have been made about Biden’s dog, Commander https://t.co/1e8v51EMdE
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 6, 2024
Noem has faced criticism for an incident in her book where she shot a 14-month-old dog she described as “dangerous.” Defending her actions, she was asked about a line in the book where she mentioned ensuring that Biden’s dog was kept away from the White House grounds. When questioned about this, she emphasized the importance of the President being accountable for the safety of Secret Service agents.
The governor’s account in the book has sparked backlash, along with the discovery of two small errors ahead of the book’s release. Noem’s spokesperson acknowledged the mistakes and stated that they would be corrected. When asked if she would retract the book or parts of it, Noem firmly stated that she would not be retracting anything.
Noem, who has been considered a potential running mate for former President Trump, emphasized the significance of holding President Biden accountable for the safety of the Secret Service agents.
