In a shocking turn of events, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem continues to face backlash after revealing details of shooting her dog and an unnamed goat in her campaign book titled No Going Back. The controversial book, set to be published on Tuesday, has already ignited a political firestorm and dimmed her chances of being named Donald Trump's running mate.

A significant portion of Noem's book is dedicated to recounting the day she shot her dog, Cricket, a 14-month-old female wirehaired pointer, and the unnamed male goat. Noem justified her actions by deeming the animals untrainable, dangerous, and a threat to her children. Her candid retelling of these events has raised concerns over her suitability for higher political office.

However, as the book nears its publication, it becomes evident that Noem has more to say. The last chapter of No Going Back leaves readers with an unsettling question: "What would I do if I was president on the first day in office in 2025?" Noem shocks readers once again by suggesting that she would ensure President Joe Biden's dog is nowhere near the White House grounds, referencing her own dog, Foster, who she claims would be a welcome companion in the presidential residence.

Critics argue that Noem's implication of potentially having a predecessor's dog killed, mirroring her previous shooting incidents, is highly disturbing. Despite facing widespread criticism, the governor has defended her narrative, stating that it highlights her willingness to undertake unpleasant tasks in both farm life and politics.

The controversy surrounding Noem's book intensified during her recent appearance on CBS's Face the Nation. In the interview, Noem was questioned about her apparent threat to President Biden's dog, Commander, who was removed from the White House after biting Secret Service agents. When asked if she was trying to appear tough or still seeking the vice presidential position, Noem promptly justified her statements, pointing to the safety concerns posed by Commander's behavior.

As the discussion shifted towards COVID-19 in South Dakota, Noem expressed pride in her book, claiming it contains "a lot of truthful stories." However, her publisher, Center Street, announced that it would be removing a passage regarding North Korean leader Kim Jong-un from the book at Noem's request. The deleted section describes a meeting with Kim Jong-un and Noem's supposed experience in dealing with "little tyrants."

While Noem maintains that she is not retracting anything from her book, her controversial remarks have not gone unnoticed. On Saturday, she attended a fundraiser in Florida, where she was acknowledged by President Trump as someone he supports. However, unlike other potential vice presidential contenders, Noem did not take the stage and reportedly left the event early.

As the publication date approaches, the public and political observers eagerly await the response to Noem's book and whether this controversy will impact her political aspirations in the near future.