Meghan McCain wasn’t having it with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) revelation that she killed certainly one of her dogs, likening the governor’s story to one thing out of a “horror movie.”
The daughter of late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) bashed Noem after the Guardian revealed that the governor — who’s reportedly being eyed as a possible operating mate for former President Donald Trump — wrote in her new e-book about taking pictures an “aggressive” 14-month-old wirehaired pointer Cricket.
McCain took to social media to reply to Noem on Sunday after the governor declared that killing one of many working dogs at her ranch “wasn’t easy… but often the easy way isn’t the right way.”
“My family has a ranch outside of Sedona ― no one has ever shot a dog for any reason,” McCain replied.
“This is not a ‘rural/ranch’ thing. My Dads dog Burmas ashes are on our family mantle after he died naturally. This story is something out of a horror movie.”
McCain edited her response quite a few occasions previous to the film comparability after she beforehand slammed the “killing and torturing” of animals as a “trait of a serial killer.”
The Guardian report sparked backlash for the governor, who linked the canine anecdote on Sunday to her years of public service and people “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,” wrote Noem, who went on to note that it’s authorized in her state to place down dogs who attack and kill livestock.
She continued, “Given that Cricket had shown aggressive behavior toward people by biting them, I decided what I did. Whether running the ranch or in politics, I have never passed on my responsibilities to anyone else to handle. Even if it’s hard and painful. I followed the law and was being a responsible parent, dog owner, and neighbor.”
The hashtag #PuppyKiller trended on X following the Guardian report and her story led to condemnation from the Democratic National Committee.
“As DNC’s canine companions, we’ve heard a lot from our owners about just how extreme and dangerous Donald Trump and his far-right MAGA allies are — but nothing could prepare us for the truly disturbing and horrifying passages Kristi Noem willingly chose to put in her new book,” the DNC mentioned in an announcement shared to The Hill.
“Our message is plain and simple: If you want elected officials who don’t brag about brutally killing their pets as part of their self-promotional book tour, then listen to our owners — and vote Democrat.”
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