Potential Donald Trump running mate Kristi Noem blames ‘fake news’ for outrage over her killing dog

Donald Trump speaks upon arriving at Manhattan Criminal Court. Photo: AP

John Bowden
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South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has blamed the “fake news” media for stirring up controversy over the killing of her young dog, which she detailed in her new memoir.

Ms Noem, touted as a potential Donald Trump running mate in the November presidential election, made yet another attempt to explain her putting down of 14-month-old “working dog” Cricket during an appearance on Fox News.