South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has come under fire for disputed claims in her memoir, including alleged high-profile meetings and her handling of personal family matters, potentially impacting her political future.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has come under scrutiny following claims in her memoir “No Going Back,” specifically regarding her alleged meetings with global leaders like North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and French President Emmanuel Macron. Noem’s account has raised doubts, as no records or external sources verify such meetings. Despite detailing an encounter with Kim Jong Un that purportedly enhanced her negotiating abilities, experts have questioned the likelihood of a junior Congress member meeting the North Korean dictator. Additionally, French authorities have indicated that no direct meeting occurred between Macron and Noem.
Furthermore, Noem faces backlash over her explanation for euthanizing her family dog, Cricket, pinning blame on media sensationalism. Acknowledging errors in the memoir, Noem’s communications team has promised corrections in upcoming editions. These controversies could potentially affect her political standing.
In another development, retired neurosurgeon and possible candidate for vice president in Donald Trump’s campaign, Ben Carson, has voiced strong support for a national abortion ban in his upcoming book, “The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture’s War on the American Family.” Carson’s views, including harsh critics of abortion and comparisons to slavery, extend beyond even Trump’s stance, which favors state-level decision-making on the issue. His position contrasts with current public sentiment that largely supports legal abortion, following the pivotal 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, inflaming political debates around reproductive rights in the U.S.
