Gov. Noem snapped during another contentious interview, saying, "I don't think you have the facts straight." (FOX Business)
"I don't think you have the facts straight. This was a vicious, dangerous dog. That was a working dog. And I had to make a choice between the safety of my children and an animal that was killing livestock and attacking people," Noem told Varney. "So it's included because a lot of politicians have run from the truth. They want to try to hide from tough decisions."
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Varney pressed Noem on the age of the dog after she said it was an "adult," and she then confirmed it was 14 months old when it was put down.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks before former President Trump takes the stage during a rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on March 16, 2024. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images)
Trump is considering Noem as one of his potential picks for vice president, which was confirmed when the former president released his short list of candidates for his 2024 ticket.
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After the dog story prompted bipartisan backlash from members of Congress, Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told CNN, "I don’t see how it helps" her standing with voters.
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