US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.&nbsp;

Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security.

Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final.

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<h2>ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA</h2>

Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver.&nbsp;

He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation.&nbsp;

Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tulsi-gabbard-newly-elected-trumps-spy-chief-served-in-us-military-for-over-two-decades-776235">Also read: Tulsi Gabbard, newly-appointed Trump's spy chief, served in US military for over two decades</a>

But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East.

The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden).&nbsp;

The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik.

Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance.&nbsp;

<h2>TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE&nbsp;</h2>

Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them.&nbsp;

The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment.&nbsp;

Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office.

Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents.&nbsp;

More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases.

Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department.

<h2>THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY</h2>

Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this.

Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office.&nbsp;

For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US. 
Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration.

<h2>SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT</h2>

Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-20-tulsi-gabbard-nominated-to-head-us-intelligence-matt-gaetz-to-lead-justice-department-775994">Also read: Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department</a> 
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Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency.&nbsp;

There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him.

<h2>FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS</h2>

Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs.&nbsp;

Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office.&nbsp;

He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing.

This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts.&nbsp;

Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East.

Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations.

Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab.

<h2>GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS?</h2>

The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut.

<h2>ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES?</h2>

Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes.&nbsp;

For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'.

Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors.&nbsp;

<h2>HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC?</h2>

At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines.

<h2>BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP?</h2>

Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda.

This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation.

Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases. Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security. Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final. WATCH- Trump's Cabinet: Congressman Matt Gaetz Named As Attorney General × ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver. He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation. Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard, newly-appointed Trump's spy chief, served in US military for over two decades But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East. The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden). The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik. Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance. TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them. The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment. Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office. Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents. More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases. Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department. THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this. Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office. For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US. Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration. SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office. Also read: Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency. There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him. FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs. Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office. He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing. This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts. Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East. Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations. Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab. GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS? The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut. ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES? Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes. For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'. Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors. HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC? At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines. BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP? Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda. This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval. Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation. Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.

Trump 2.0: What will his 'revenge cabinet' do to the US and world? Who can stop him?

Kristi Noem, South Dakota governor and Republican who was once considered one of Donald Trump’s top vice-presidential contenders has been banned from the land of six of the nine Native American tribes in the state after claiming that&nbsp;tribal leaders are benefiting from&nbsp;drug cartels.&nbsp;

<h2>Six Native tribes vote to ban the governor</h2>

Last week, two tribes – Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and Yankton Sioux – in South Dakota voted to ban Noem from their lands joining four others – Oglala, Rosebud, Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux, who had done so earlier this year.&nbsp;

The recent move bans the South Dakota governor from nearly one-fifth of the state territory after she faced criticism for making claims – without evidence – that tribal leaders are “personally benefiting” from drug cartels.&nbsp;

Notably, Noem, who once topped the list of candidates to run for vice president alongside presumptive Republican presidential nominee&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;in the upcoming elections has come under fire after she described killing her family dog and a goat in her book.&nbsp;

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-vp-contender-south-dakota-governor-kristi-noem-defends-killing-her-dog-in-new-book-715707">Trump VP contender, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, defends killing her 14-month-old dog</a>

However, the governor’s claims about the tribal leaders in her state date back to March, when Noem, while speaking at a forum, accused those leaders who had been critical of her catering to drug cartels.

“We’ve got some tribal leaders that I believe are personally benefiting from the cartels being there, and that’s why they attack me every day,” said the South Dakota governor, as quoted by the Guardian.&nbsp;

She added, “But I’m going to fight for the people who actually live in those situations, who call me and text me every day and say: ‘Please, dear governor, please come help us in Pine Ridge. We are scared.’”

In what can be seen as an attempt to link her past comments about tribal leaders to the United States Joe Biden’s administration and its handling of crime and border security, Noem doubled down on her rhetoric. However, the move seems to have backfired.&nbsp;

On Thursday (May 10), the governor took to X and said, “Tribal leaders should take action to ban the cartels from their lands and accept my offer to help them restore law and order to their communities while protecting their sovereignty.”&nbsp;

She added, “We can only do this through partnerships because the Biden Administration is failing to do their job.”&nbsp;

The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate voted to ban Noem on May 7 and the Yankton Sioux Tribe did so on May 10.&nbsp;

<h2>Noem and her book</h2>

The Republican recently cut short her book tour, as per BBC, after a few disastrous interviews, including the one where she suggested that Commander, Biden’s dog, should also have been put down.&nbsp;

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kristi-noem-trump-vp-contender-suggests-bidens-dog-should-be-killed-too-718481">Kristi Noem, Trump VP contender, suggests Biden’s dog Commander should be killed too</a>

In her book, “No Going Back,” Noem falsely claimed to have met the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un in a passage that the Republican later said she should&nbsp;not have added to the book.&nbsp;

Noem also claimed to have cancelled a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron which his administration has since denied.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Kristi Noem, South Dakota governor and Republican who was once considered one of Donald Trump’s top vice-presidential contenders has been banned from the land of six of the nine Native American tribes in the state after claiming that tribal leaders are benefiting from drug cartels.

Kristi Noem, South Dakota governor and Republican who was once considered one of Donald Trump’s top vice-presidential contenders has been banned from the land of six of the nine Native American tribes in the state after claiming that tribal leaders are benefiting from drug cartels. Six Native tribes vote to ban the governor Last week, two tribes – Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and Yankton Sioux – in South Dakota voted to ban Noem from their lands joining four others – Oglala, Rosebud, Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux, who had done so earlier this year. The recent move bans the South Dakota governor from nearly one-fifth of the state territory after she faced criticism for making claims – without evidence – that tribal leaders are “personally benefiting” from drug cartels. Notably, Noem, who once topped the list of candidates to run for vice president alongside presumptive Republican presidential nominee Trump in the upcoming elections has come under fire after she described killing her family dog and a goat in her book. Also Read | Trump VP contender, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, defends killing her 14-month-old dog However, the governor’s claims about the tribal leaders in her state date back to March, when Noem, while speaking at a forum, accused those leaders who had been critical of her catering to drug cartels. “We’ve got some tribal leaders that I believe are personally benefiting from the cartels being there, and that’s why they attack me every day,” said the South Dakota governor, as quoted by the Guardian. She added, “But I’m going to fight for the people who actually live in those situations, who call me and text me every day and say: ‘Please, dear governor, please come help us in Pine Ridge. We are scared.’” In what can be seen as an attempt to link her past comments about tribal leaders to the United States Joe Biden’s administration and its handling of crime and border security, Noem doubled down on her rhetoric. However, the move seems to have backfired. On Thursday (May 10), the governor took to X and said, “Tribal leaders should take action to ban the cartels from their lands and accept my offer to help them restore law and order to their communities while protecting their sovereignty.” She added, “We can only do this through partnerships because the Biden Administration is failing to do their job.” The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate voted to ban Noem on May 7 and the Yankton Sioux Tribe did so on May 10. Noem and her book The Republican recently cut short her book tour, as per BBC, after a few disastrous interviews, including the one where she suggested that Commander, Biden’s dog, should also have been put down. Also Read | Kristi Noem, Trump VP contender, suggests Biden’s dog Commander should be killed too In her book, “No Going Back,” Noem falsely claimed to have met the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un in a passage that the Republican later said she should not have added to the book. Noem also claimed to have cancelled a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron which his administration has since denied. (With inputs from agencies)

Kristi Noem: Six Native tribes vote to ban Trump VP contender from their land

The governor of the US state of South Dakota who was already under fire for admitting to killing her 14-month-old dog and boasting about it in her book, is stirring up controversy once again. On Sunday (May 5), she said Commander, the United States President Joe Biden’s dog, should also suffer a similar fate as her pet Cricket.&nbsp;

<h2>What did she say?</h2>

The Republican governor appeared on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation’,&nbsp;and suggested that Commander should also have been put down.&nbsp;

The Biden family’s German shepherd has been banished from the White House to an undisclosed location after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-bidens-dog-bit-secret-service-members-at-least-24-times-in-less-than-a-year-692737">reports</a> that he bit Secret Service agents on 24 separate occasions between October 2022 and July 2023.&nbsp;

“Joe Biden’s dog has attacked 24 Secret Service people,” Noem told interviewer, Margaret Brennan. She added, “So how many people is enough people to be attacked and dangerously hurt before you make a decision on a dog?”

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-vp-contender-south-dakota-governor-kristi-noem-defends-killing-her-dog-in-new-book-715707">Trump VP contender, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, defends killing her 14-month-old dog</a>

During the interview, she also defended killing her 14-month-old dog Cricket and a goat, which according to her upcoming book she also shot the same day as “a choice I made over 20 years ago” to “protect people.”

In late April, Noem sparked outrage among Democrats and Republicans alike after she admitted to killing her dog saying that it had an “aggressive personality” and described Cricket as an “untrainable,” “dangerous,” and “less than worthless…as a hunting dog”.

The possible running mate for the presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a similar suggestion in her book, “No Going Back,” according to an advance copy obtained by CNN, saying that if she were president, she’d ensure Commander “was nowhere on the grounds.”

“What would I do if I was president on the first day in office in 2025? Thanks for asking. I happen to have a list. The first thing I’d do is make sure Joe Biden’s dog was nowhere on the grounds (‘Commander, say hello to Cricket for me’). But my dog, Foster, would sure be welcome. He comes with me to the capitol all the time and loves everyone,” Noem wrote in her book.&nbsp;

<h2>Trump ‘disgusted’ by Noem’s story</h2>

Notably, since Noem admitted to killing her 14-month-old dog she has faced criticism not only from Democrats but also people from her own party. It also seems like the story may cost her the chance of being Trump’s VP.&nbsp;

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/lawmakers-launch-dog-lovers-caucus-as-trump-potential-running-mate-puppy-killer-kristi-noem-goes-viral-717654">US lawmakers launch 'dog lovers caucus' as Trump potential running mate 'puppy killer' Kristi Noem goes viral</a>

A report by Rolling Stone magazine citing sources said that the former president has been “privately trashing” Noem for killing her puppy during conversations with close political allies and other confidants.&nbsp;

Some of the sources, according to the magazine, said they are disclosing these details because they want the South Dakota governor to be “permanently eliminated” from Trump’s vice presidential shortlist.&nbsp;

Others said it was simply because Trump had been talking about Noem’s story so many times it was “‘getting kind of ridiculous’ how ‘disgusted’ the former president sounded about this and how much he has been ‘taunting’ Noem behind her back,” reported the Rolling Stone.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The governor of the US state of South Dakota who was already under fire for admitting to killing her 14-month-old dog and boasting about it in her book, is stirring up controversy once again.

The governor of the US state of South Dakota who was already under fire for admitting to killing her 14-month-old dog and boasting about it in her book, is stirring up controversy once again. On Sunday (May 5), she said Commander, the United States President Joe Biden’s dog, should also suffer a similar fate as her pet Cricket. What did she say? The Republican governor appeared on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation’, and suggested that Commander should also have been put down. The Biden family’s German shepherd has been banished from the White House to an undisclosed location after reports that he bit Secret Service agents on 24 separate occasions between October 2022 and July 2023. “Joe Biden’s dog has attacked 24 Secret Service people,” Noem told interviewer, Margaret Brennan. She added, “So how many people is enough people to be attacked and dangerously hurt before you make a decision on a dog?” Also Read | Trump VP contender, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, defends killing her 14-month-old dog During the interview, she also defended killing her 14-month-old dog Cricket and a goat, which according to her upcoming book she also shot the same day as “a choice I made over 20 years ago” to “protect people.” In late April, Noem sparked outrage among Democrats and Republicans alike after she admitted to killing her dog saying that it had an “aggressive personality” and described Cricket as an “untrainable,” “dangerous,” and “less than worthless…as a hunting dog”. The possible running mate for the presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a similar suggestion in her book, “No Going Back,” according to an advance copy obtained by CNN, saying that if she were president, she’d ensure Commander “was nowhere on the grounds.” “What would I do if I was president on the first day in office in 2025? Thanks for asking. I happen to have a list. The first thing I’d do is make sure Joe Biden’s dog was nowhere on the grounds (‘Commander, say hello to Cricket for me’). But my dog, Foster, would sure be welcome. He comes with me to the capitol all the time and loves everyone,” Noem wrote in her book. Trump ‘disgusted’ by Noem’s story Notably, since Noem admitted to killing her 14-month-old dog she has faced criticism not only from Democrats but also people from her own party. It also seems like the story may cost her the chance of being Trump’s VP. Also Read | US lawmakers launch 'dog lovers caucus' as Trump potential running mate 'puppy killer' Kristi Noem goes viral A report by Rolling Stone magazine citing sources said that the former president has been “privately trashing” Noem for killing her puppy during conversations with close political allies and other confidants. Some of the sources, according to the magazine, said they are disclosing these details because they want the South Dakota governor to be “permanently eliminated” from Trump’s vice presidential shortlist. Others said it was simply because Trump had been talking about Noem’s story so many times it was “‘getting kind of ridiculous’ how ‘disgusted’ the former president sounded about this and how much he has been ‘taunting’ Noem behind her back,” reported the Rolling Stone. (With inputs from agencies)

Kristi Noem, Trump VP contender, suggests Biden’s dog Commander should be killed too

Across bi-partisan lines, a group of US House members have launched a 'Dog Lovers Caucus,' dedicated to man's best friend amid the puppy killing controversy involving Donald Trump's potential running mate&nbsp;Kristi Noem.

Taking to X, Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), one of the people behind the caucus, said "In light of recent events, we're launching the Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus today!".&nbsp;

"This group dedicated to man’s best friend aims to foster bipartisan cooperation and will help put paws over politics," he added.

Along with this was a collage of photos featuring Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC.) and Susan Wild (D-Pa), alongside Moskowitz, each holding a dog.

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<h2>What is Kristi Noem's 'Puppy Killer' controversy</h2>

Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Governor and a potential running mate of Donald Trump for 2024, recently shocked Americans by publishing details of how she killed her family dog 'Cricket'.

In her forthcoming memoir, No Going Back, Noem, according to excerpts published by The Guardian, wrote, "I hated that dog."

She describes how after a hunting excursion gone awry, she took the "untrainable" 14-month-old puppy to a gravel pit and shot her.&nbsp;

Noem, in her book, details how Cricket spoiled a pheasant hunt with her "excitement," before killing several chickens belonging to a local family.

"It was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done," she wrote.

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She then goes on to describe how she killed a "nasty and mean" goat.

Noem is in the 'dog house' for her revelation.

In America, dogs occupy a special place in people's hearts and leaders, as per AFP, "often get pilloried when they mistreat canines," a fact Donald Trump knows too well.

In 2017, he faced dog drama when his critics noted the fact that Trump, who is once again in the race to the White House, was the only US President in more than 100 years without a presidential canine companion.

<h2>Cruella de Vil</h2>

Shocked by Noem's story, citizens were quick to label her Cruella, after the notorious character from Disney's 101 Dalmatians.

President Joe Biden's team too jumped at the opportunity, posting "Trump VP contender Kristi Noem brags about shooting her 14-month-old puppy to death".

Calling reports of the shooting 'fake news', Noem in an interview with Fox News said that the dog in question was "extremely dangerous" and deserved her fate.

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"You know how the fake news works," she said, adding "They leave out some or most of the facts of a story, they put the worst spin on it. And that's what’s happened in this case."

"I hope people really do buy this book, and they find out the truth of the story because the truth of the story is that this was a working dog, and it was not a puppy. It was a dog that was extremely dangerous," she claimed.

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Across bi-partisan lines, a group of US House members have launched a 'Dog Lovers Caucus,' dedicated to man's best friend amid the puppy killing controversy involving Donald Trump's potential running mate Kristi Noem.

Across bi-partisan lines, a group of US House members have launched a 'Dog Lovers Caucus,' dedicated to man's best friend amid the puppy killing controversy involving Donald Trump's potential running mate Kristi Noem. Taking to X, Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), one of the people behind the caucus, said "In light of recent events, we're launching the Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus today!". "This group dedicated to man’s best friend aims to foster bipartisan cooperation and will help put paws over politics," he added. Along with this was a collage of photos featuring Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC.) and Susan Wild (D-Pa), alongside Moskowitz, each holding a dog. In light of recent events, we’re launching the Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus today! This group dedicated to man’s best friend aims to foster bipartisan cooperation and will help put paws over politics. 🐾 pic.twitter.com/54TvFu2PLJ — Congressman Jared Moskowitz (@RepMoskowitz) May 2, 2024 × What is Kristi Noem's 'Puppy Killer' controversy Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Governor and a potential running mate of Donald Trump for 2024, recently shocked Americans by publishing details of how she killed her family dog 'Cricket'. In her forthcoming memoir, No Going Back, Noem, according to excerpts published by The Guardian, wrote, "I hated that dog." She describes how after a hunting excursion gone awry, she took the "untrainable" 14-month-old puppy to a gravel pit and shot her. Noem, in her book, details how Cricket spoiled a pheasant hunt with her "excitement," before killing several chickens belonging to a local family. "It was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done," she wrote. Also read | 'Extortion' allegations and more: Here's what happened on Day 10 of Trump hush money trial She then goes on to describe how she killed a "nasty and mean" goat. Noem is in the 'dog house' for her revelation. In America, dogs occupy a special place in people's hearts and leaders, as per AFP, "often get pilloried when they mistreat canines," a fact Donald Trump knows too well. In 2017, he faced dog drama when his critics noted the fact that Trump, who is once again in the race to the White House, was the only US President in more than 100 years without a presidential canine companion. Cruella de Vil Shocked by Noem's story, citizens were quick to label her Cruella, after the notorious character from Disney's 101 Dalmatians. President Joe Biden's team too jumped at the opportunity, posting "Trump VP contender Kristi Noem brags about shooting her 14-month-old puppy to death". Calling reports of the shooting 'fake news', Noem in an interview with Fox News said that the dog in question was "extremely dangerous" and deserved her fate. Also read | Trump VP contender, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, defends killing her 14-month-old dog "You know how the fake news works," she said, adding "They leave out some or most of the facts of a story, they put the worst spin on it. And that's what’s happened in this case." "I hope people really do buy this book, and they find out the truth of the story because the truth of the story is that this was a working dog, and it was not a puppy. It was a dog that was extremely dangerous," she claimed. (With inputs from agencies)

US lawmakers launch 'dog lovers caucus' as Trump potential running mate 'puppy killer' Kristi Noem goes viral

Kristi Noem, the governor for the US state of South Dakota and possible running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is making headlines yet again and this time for sharing a story about how she killed her dog and a goat.

<h2>‘Aggressive personality’</h2>

The disturbing revelation was detailed by Noem, 52, in her upcoming book – No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward –&nbsp;a copy of which was obtained by The Guardian.&nbsp;

In her book, the South Dakota governor admitted to killing her dog named Cricket, a “wirehair pointer, about 14 months old”. The female dog, Noem said, had an “aggressive personality”.&nbsp;

According to the Guardian, the book included the story to show her willingness to do anything “difficult, messy and ugly” if it has to be done.&nbsp;

In the memoir, Noem said she had taken Cricket on a hunting trip with older dogs hoping to calm down the wild puppy. However, the 14-month-old dog chased the pheasants while “having the time of her life”.

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On their way back, Cricket got out of Noem’s truck while she had stopped to meet a family and&nbsp;killed some of their chickens and bit the governor.&nbsp;

Noem repeatedly apologised to the family and wrote them a check while Cricket, according to her, was “the picture of pure joy”.&nbsp;

“I hated that dog,” she wrote and described Cricket as an “untrainable,” “dangerous,” and “less than worthless…as a hunting dog”.

After she had decided to put the dog down, Noem got her gun and led Cricket to a gravel pit. However, her tale of killing animals did not end there. In her book, she also wrote about killing a male goat, which her family owned, and described it as “nasty and mean”.&nbsp;

She also said that the goat smelled “disgusting, musky, rancid” and chased Noem’s children and knocked them down.

The South Dakota governor killed the nameless goat like she killed her dog after leading it to a gravel pit. However, in this case, the goat survived the first shot forcing Noem to go back to her truck to retrieve another shell.&nbsp;

It was around that time that she reportedly noticed that a nearby construction crew had watched her kill both animals.&nbsp;

“Kennedy looked around confused,” the governor wrote, referring to her daughter, who she asked, “Hey, where’s Cricket?”

<h2>Noem defends herself</h2>

After the report, the backlash against the governor was swift and amid the growing criticism, Noem took to X and said, “We love animals, but tough decisions like this happen all the time on a farm.”

She added, “If you want more real, honest, and politically INcorrect stories that’ll have the media gasping, preorder ‘No Going Back’”.&nbsp;

Noem’s post on X has over 14,000 comments, with many calling on her to resign and others calling her a “monster” or questioning why she didn’t just re-home Cricket.&nbsp;

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“Sick, sadistic, puppy killers belong BEHIND BARS,” said one user. Meanwhile, people on social media and even Conservatives who once supported Trump were reportedly horrified.&nbsp;

Noem served as her state’s lone member in the House of Representatives for eight years before she became the first female governor in 2018.

<h2>‘Truly disturbing’</h2>

Joe Biden’s campaign seized this opportunity and posted images of the US president and VP Kamala Harris, happily interacting with dogs.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) called Noem’s words “truly disturbing and horrifying”.

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Kristi Noem, the governor for the US state of South Dakota and possible running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is making headlines yet again and this time for sharing a story about how she killed her dog and a goat.

Kristi Noem, the governor for the US state of South Dakota and possible running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is making headlines yet again and this time for sharing a story about how she killed her dog and a goat. ‘Aggressive personality’ The disturbing revelation was detailed by Noem, 52, in her upcoming book – No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward – a copy of which was obtained by The Guardian. In her book, the South Dakota governor admitted to killing her dog named Cricket, a “wirehair pointer, about 14 months old”. The female dog, Noem said, had an “aggressive personality”. According to the Guardian, the book included the story to show her willingness to do anything “difficult, messy and ugly” if it has to be done. In the memoir, Noem said she had taken Cricket on a hunting trip with older dogs hoping to calm down the wild puppy. However, the 14-month-old dog chased the pheasants while “having the time of her life”. Also Read | Columbia faculty senate passes resolution over administrative handling of anti-Israel protests On their way back, Cricket got out of Noem’s truck while she had stopped to meet a family and killed some of their chickens and bit the governor. Noem repeatedly apologised to the family and wrote them a check while Cricket, according to her, was “the picture of pure joy”. “I hated that dog,” she wrote and described Cricket as an “untrainable,” “dangerous,” and “less than worthless…as a hunting dog”. After she had decided to put the dog down, Noem got her gun and led Cricket to a gravel pit. However, her tale of killing animals did not end there. In her book, she also wrote about killing a male goat, which her family owned, and described it as “nasty and mean”. She also said that the goat smelled “disgusting, musky, rancid” and chased Noem’s children and knocked them down. The South Dakota governor killed the nameless goat like she killed her dog after leading it to a gravel pit. However, in this case, the goat survived the first shot forcing Noem to go back to her truck to retrieve another shell. It was around that time that she reportedly noticed that a nearby construction crew had watched her kill both animals. “Kennedy looked around confused,” the governor wrote, referring to her daughter, who she asked, “Hey, where’s Cricket?” Noem defends herself After the report, the backlash against the governor was swift and amid the growing criticism, Noem took to X and said, “We love animals, but tough decisions like this happen all the time on a farm.” She added, “If you want more real, honest, and politically INcorrect stories that’ll have the media gasping, preorder ‘No Going Back’”. Noem’s post on X has over 14,000 comments, with many calling on her to resign and others calling her a “monster” or questioning why she didn’t just re-home Cricket. Also Read | Bird flu risk is currently low: WHO urges countries to remain on alert “Sick, sadistic, puppy killers belong BEHIND BARS,” said one user. Meanwhile, people on social media and even Conservatives who once supported Trump were reportedly horrified. Noem served as her state’s lone member in the House of Representatives for eight years before she became the first female governor in 2018. ‘Truly disturbing’ Joe Biden’s campaign seized this opportunity and posted images of the US president and VP Kamala Harris, happily interacting with dogs. Ready for the weekend 💙 🐾 pic.twitter.com/DlD0rf4UOf — Biden-Harris HQ (@BidenHQ) April 26, 2024 × Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) called Noem’s words “truly disturbing and horrifying”. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump VP contender, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, defends killing her 14-month-old dog

In a recent interview to the NBC, former US president and 2024 presidential contender Donald Trump said he likes “the concept” of having a woman by his side as his running mate.

“I like the concept, but we’re going to pick the best person,” Trump replied to the NBC moderator Kristen Welker. “But I do like the concept, yes.”

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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recently endorsed Trump at a rally in the state, fueling speculation that she could be a likely contender for his potential running mate.

Trump said she would be someone he'd consider choosing, calling her "fantastic."

"She’s been a great governor," he told Welker. "She gave me a very full-throated endorsement, a beautiful endorsement actually.”

<h2>Who is Kristi Noem, South Dakota governor, likely to be Trump’s running mate?</h2>

Kristi Noem is the Republican Governor of US state South Dakota. In terms of politics, she has been known for promoting family values and traditional marriage ideals in her addresses to the people.&nbsp;

Being a Republican, she is a natural critic of Democratic President Joe Biden and his energy policies, arguing that she aims to see America less dependent on foreign oil.&nbsp;

Kristi Noem’s alleged affair with Trump’s advisor

What is brewing more than Kristi being Trump’s running mate is her alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski, a former Trump aide.

The Daily Mail published an explosive article soon after Trump hinted Kristi as his running mate.

It reported that Kristi and Corey have been in a secret affair for years, since 2019.&nbsp;

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Kristi’s spokesperson told the tabloid, “This is so predictable that you would attack Governor Noem less than a week after she endorsed Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.” It does not deny any allegations of affair.

Kristi has been married to Bryon Noem since 1992 and have three children.

Corey has been married to Alison since 2005, and the couple have four children.

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Kristi's alleged affair is in sharp contrast to what she preaches.

Speculations about affair between Kristi and Corey were published in the past but the former had shut down those reports via Twitter post in September 2021.

“These rumours are total garbage and a disgusting lie," Kristi wrote on Twitter.

(With inputs from agencies)

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In a recent interview to the NBC, former US president and 2024 presidential contender Donald Trump said he likes “the concept” of having a woman by his side as his running mate. “I like the concept, but we’re going to pick the best person,” Trump replied to the NBC moderator Kristen Welker. “But I do like the concept, yes.” Also Read | US: States issue alert over West Nile virus after New York City reports death South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recently endorsed Trump at a rally in the state, fueling speculation that she could be a likely contender for his potential running mate. Trump said she would be someone he'd consider choosing, calling her "fantastic." "She’s been a great governor," he told Welker. "She gave me a very full-throated endorsement, a beautiful endorsement actually.” Who is Kristi Noem, South Dakota governor, likely to be Trump’s running mate? Kristi Noem is the Republican Governor of US state South Dakota. In terms of politics, she has been known for promoting family values and traditional marriage ideals in her addresses to the people. Being a Republican, she is a natural critic of Democratic President Joe Biden and his energy policies, arguing that she aims to see America less dependent on foreign oil. Kristi Noem’s alleged affair with Trump’s advisor What is brewing more than Kristi being Trump’s running mate is her alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski, a former Trump aide. The Daily Mail published an explosive article soon after Trump hinted Kristi as his running mate. It reported that Kristi and Corey have been in a secret affair for years, since 2019. Also Read | Elon Musk has his say on Mexico alien corpses saga Kristi’s spokesperson told the tabloid, “This is so predictable that you would attack Governor Noem less than a week after she endorsed Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.” It does not deny any allegations of affair. Kristi has been married to Bryon Noem since 1992 and have three children. Corey has been married to Alison since 2005, and the couple have four children. Also Read | 'Everything will be forgiven': How the US got Pakistan's support for Ukraine after aiding Imran Khan's ouster Kristi's alleged affair is in sharp contrast to what she preaches. Speculations about affair between Kristi and Corey were published in the past but the former had shut down those reports via Twitter post in September 2021. “These rumours are total garbage and a disgusting lie," Kristi wrote on Twitter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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