South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) has faced criticism over her new book, which includes a story about meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. However, fact-checking has revealed that this meeting is unlikely to have occurred.
Noem served on the House Armed Services Committee, but Kim did not leave North Korea until 2018, when Noem was campaigning for governor. Despite this, Noem’s book claims she met Kim during her travels.
Kristi Noem (Credits: Reddit)
When pressed about the accuracy of this story on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Noem avoided providing a clear answer. She stated that she has traveled extensively with many world leaders but refused to discuss specific meetings.
Noem acknowledged that the anecdote about meeting Kim should not have been included in the book and was removed after it was brought to her attention. Noem’s office later released a statement saying Kim was included in a list of world leaders and should not have been.
Kristi Noem (Credits: Yahoo)
The book’s description of the meeting, where Noem claims she stared down Kim, has been widely reported. However, Noem’s lack of clarity on the issue has raised further questions about the accuracy of her book and her credibility as a political leader.
