Trump Defends Kristi Noem Amid Backlash Over Dog Shooting Memoir

Noem's controversial account of killing her dog has sparked widespread criticism, but Trump remains supportive.

Kristi Noem's memoir details her decision to shoot her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, for being untrainable and dangerous.
The revelation has led to bipartisan outrage and has hurt Noem's chances of being Trump's vice presidential pick.
Trump has defended Noem, attributing the backlash to bad ghostwriting and emphasizing that everyone has bad weeks.
Noem continues to campaign and promote her book, despite the negative publicity and criticism from both parties.
The controversy has also included false claims in Noem's book about meeting foreign leaders, further damaging her credibility.