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Noem's Hunting Photo With Dog Draws Online Backlash
Kristi Noem posted a photo Saturday with her dog, Foster, to mark South Dakota's pheasant season opener. Users on X answered with jokes and warnings about the dog's safety.
- 340,000+ views on Noem's post within hours.
- Foster is a Hungarian Vizsla, a breed used for hunting.
- Noem called pheasant hunting a tradition worth passing to future generations.
- One user posted an AI image showing Noem aiming a gun at Foster.
Why it matters: Many replies pointed to Cricket, the 14-month-old dog Noem shot and described in her memoir "No Going Back." That account drew criticism from both parties in 2024.
- Noem wrote that Cricket killed a neighbor's chickens and tried to bite her.
- Respondents included Rick Wilson, S.V. Dáte, Sarah Rumpf and Jonah Goldberg.
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Left coverage, 1 sources: The left frames the post as reopening an old controversy, with critics from both parties mocking Noem.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right frames it as online backlash and includes Noem's past defense of her decision and her habitat program.
What’s next: The Washington Examiner said it asked the State Department for comment.
- Will Noem respond directly to the renewed criticism over Cricket?
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