In a recently released excerpt from her upcoming book, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has ignited controversy by revealing that she killed her dog and a goat on her family farm. The actions described in the book have drawn widespread criticism and raised questions about Noem's suitability as a potential vice presidential candidate.

According to The Guardian, the excerpt reveals that Noem decided to euthanize her dog, Cricket, due to concerns of it being "untrainable" and "dangerous." Noem writes that the dog posed a threat to anyone it came into contact with and deemed it worthless as a hunting companion. She attempted to tame Cricket with an electronic collar, but ultimately made the decision to shoot the dog after it attacked a local family's chickens and bit her.

Noem admits in her book that the task of putting down Cricket was not a pleasant one, but she felt it was necessary. Moreover, the book also details the shooting of a goat on the farm, which Noem describes as "nasty and mean." She explains that the goat had a repulsive smell and frequently chased and knocked down her children. Noem defends her actions by stating that tough decisions like these are commonplace on a farm.

Attempting to separate herself from traditional politicians, Noem writes that she wouldn't typically share such stories if she were a better politician. Posting a link to The Guardian article, she emphasized that tough decisions involving animals are a regular occurrence on farms, highlighting that just a few weeks ago, her family had to euthanize three horses that had been with them for 25 years.

While Noem claims that her actions are customary on a farm, critics argue that it raises ethical concerns and questions her judgment. The revelation of these incidents has sparked a heated debate regarding her suitability as a potential vice presidential candidate.

Noem, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, is among several politicians reportedly being considered for the vice presidential position on Trump's potential ticket. Despite her unwavering loyalty to Trump, she made headlines earlier this year when she stated that she would support him even if he were convicted in the New York hush money trial.

As speculation regarding her viability as Trump's running mate continues, Noem declined to comment on whether she would have certified the 2020 election results if she were in the position of former Vice President Mike Pence. However, her popularity among conservatives was evident in a straw poll conducted at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, where she tied for first choice alongside former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

While the controversy surrounding Noem's actions may impact her political prospects, it remains to be seen how her supporters and the general public will respond to these revelations as her book, titled "No Going Back," is set for release in the near future.