Trump appoints controversial Noem to lead Homeland Security
United States President-elect Donald Trump has chosen South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Noem described in her book how she shot a young dog. American media are now warning dog owners.
14 November 2024 14:34
Noem, who previously aspired to be vice president, described in the book how she shot a 14-month-old female dog named Cricket for ruining a hunt. This event limited her chances for a higher position in the Trump administration.
"Vanity Fair" and "Daily Beast" emphasize that Noem was involved in other controversies, but it was the dog story that attracted the most attention. "Newsweek" reminds that Trump is not an animal lover, but Canadians, much like Americans, treat dogs like family members.
"Watch your dogs", "Secure your puppies" - American media write. They remind that Trump is the first president since Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) to move into the White House without a pet.
Another fragment of Noem's book also sparked controversy. She wrote that she met with Kim Jong Un, which raised skepticism in the media. "Daily Beast" notes the lack of evidence that such a meeting occurred.
She shot a dog. She will lead a large institution
CNN points out that the Department of Homeland Security during Trump's previous term (from 2017 to 2021) went through numerous upheavals. The department had five consecutive heads, only two of whom were confirmed by the Senate.
The department, with a budget of $85 billion CAD, employs thousands of workers.