[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition to urge Governor Kristi Noem—who admitted to shooting
and killing her family dog— to step down IMMEDIATELY.
Dear MoveOn member,
Even in this highly polarized moment of time, people across political
lines can agree: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem crossed the line when
she killed her family puppy.^1 In a shocking and disgusting disclosure in
her new book, the MAGA politician thought she would win over her most
far-right base with a story about how she killed her 14-month-old dog
Cricket, stating that she "hated that dog" and describing the dog as "less
than worthless."^2 The horrifying remarks backfired, with backlash from
politicians, dog behaviorists, and the general public.
[ [link removed] ]There is no excuse for what Noem did to Cricket. Will you sign the
petition to demand that she resign NOW?
The statute of limitations for crimes like animal cruelty is seven years
and therefore has likely passed since the described incident.^3 That
doesn't mean her actions should go without consequences. Noem was a
hopeful Donald Trump vice presidential candidate, a long shot now with
this latest controversy. But a remorseless animal abuser has no role
serving in one of the highest elected state positions.
[ [link removed] ]Add your name to call on Gov. Kristi Noem to step down IMMEDIATELY as
governor!
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem boasted about shooting and killing her
family puppy, leaving her in a pit with a goat she killed at the same
time. She is not fit to be governor! Demand she step down NOW!
[4]Sign the petition
Noem has made it clear that she will stop at nothing to win over her most
extreme base of MAGA followers. She has a 100% anti-abortion voting
record, defending the state's restrictive abortion ban that doesn’t even
allow exceptions for incest and rape.^4 Her abhorrent comments and racist
dog whistles about immigrants have caused her to even be banned by the
Oglala Sioux Tribe from stepping foot onto a reservation in her own
state.^5 Noem has shown a lack of empathy and compassion her entire
duration as an elected official. Heartlessly killing her family dog just
confirms what we already know—she's unfit to be governor.
[ [link removed] ]Noem doesn't seem to think her tough-on-crime approach should apply to
her own misconduct. But we, the people, can hold her to account. Sign the
petition to demand she step down NOW!
Even people in her own political party have criticized Noem for her
judgment in detailing how she unapologetically killed her family
puppy.^6 But since she was elected as governor in 2018, she has
demonstrated questionable judgment. In 2020, the South Dakota Government
Operations and Audit Committee found that Noem interfered with her
daughter's real estate appraiser's license, going so far as to have a
private meeting with the agency director at the time to help her daughter
pass the certification despite failing twice.^7 And she also sparked
controversy after she used the state plane to go to right-wing events and
parties—and possibly personal engagements.^8,9 Noem thinks that rules
shouldn't apply to her. Together, we can remind her that they do.
[ [link removed] ]Elected officials should be held to the highest standards of conduct.
Noem has failed to live up to those standards, making a mockery of not
only South Dakota but our political system at large. Sign the petition to
call on her to step down IMMEDIATELY.
Thanks for all you do.
–Aliya, Isbah, Jensine, Mona, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Kristi Noem dogged by poor polling amid fallout from tale of killing
puppy," The Guardian, April 28, 2024
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2. "South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends killing her 'less than
worthless' puppy: 'I hated that dog,'" CBS7, May 1, 2024
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3. "Kristi Noem: I Didn't Break The Law When I Killed Our Dog," Forbes,
April 29, 2024
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4. "South Dakota governor defends state's abortion 'trigger' ban when
asked if 10-year-old should be forced to give birth," CNN, July 4, 2022
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5. "Kristi Noem banned from South Dakota reservation over immigration
remarks," Axios, February 4, 2024
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6. "'That was rough': Steve Bannon, Donald Trump Jr. criticize Kristi Noem
for killing her dog," USA Today, April 30, 2024
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7. "South Dakota report: Noem's daughter got special treatment,"
Associated Press, May 18, 2022
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8. "Kristi Noem Under Scrutiny for Using State Plane to Fly to NRA,
Turning Points Meet-Ups," The Daily Beast, February 26, 2021
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9. "South Dakota prosecutor: No charges for Noem's airplane use,"
Associated Press, October 25, 2022
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