Governor Kristi Noem defends decision to shoot her dog in new book despite backlash, dismisses questions about the incident as irrelevant to her political future and potential vice presidency under Donald Trump.
Key Points
Noem defends decision to shoot her dog in new book despite criticism
Questions about the incident raised during interview with Stuart Varney
Noem dismisses questions as irrelevant to her political future and potential role as vice president under Donald Trump
Pros
Noem stands by her decision and explains it was necessary for the safety of her children and others
Addresses tough decisions and political attacks head-on
Cons
Controversy surrounding the decision to include the dog shooting story in her book
Dismissal of questions about the incident could be perceived as avoiding accountability