Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota took to social media to express her frustration with what she perceived as unfair treatment during her appearance on CBS’ Face the Nation. Noem alleged that she was interrupted 36 times during the 15-minute interview with host Margaret Brennan, claiming such treatment was not extended to Democratic counterparts.
While Noem’s claim of being interrupted 36 times was accurate, closer examination revealed that Brennan attempted to interject only about a dozen times, often resulting in overlapping dialogue where Noem continued speaking without directly addressing the questions.
Kristi Noem (Credits: The Guardian)
Noem questioned why she was treated differently from other interviewees, citing examples like Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, whom she claimed were not interrupted during their Face the Nation appearances.
During the interview, Noem avoided discussing specific encounters with world leaders, pivoting instead to emphasize her interactions. Following the interview, the publisher of her upcoming memoir announced plans to remove a passage that inaccurately claimed she had met Kim Jong Un.
Kristi Noem (Credits: The Guardian)
Noem also defended her decision to euthanize a troublesome hunting dog years ago, stating that she prioritized protecting her family from a dangerous animal. She remained firm on her stance regarding a passage in her book that appeared to suggest President Biden’s dog should meet a similar fate, citing concerns over the dog’s behavior towards Secret Service personnel.
“No Going Back,” described by Noem as a guide for citizen engagement in government, is set to be released soon.
