Pierre, South Dakota – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has stirred controversy with remarks in her new book regarding President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander. In her book “No Going Back,” Noem suggests that if she were president, she would ensure that Commander is not on the grounds, drawing attention to a previous incident involving a working dog on her farm.

Noem’s comments come in the wake of Commander, the Biden family’s German shepherd, being involved in multiple incidents biting Secret Service personnel. This led to the dog being removed from the White House last October. The governor’s book outlines her plans for the first day in office in 2025, emphasizing the issue with Commander and contrasting the behavior with her own dog, Foster, whom she describes as welcome and friendly.

During an appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Noem raised concerns about the safety of the Secret Service personnel who were attacked by Commander, asking how many more incidents would need to occur before action was taken. This prompted a discussion on accountability and decision-making regarding the president’s pet.

The conversation took a contentious turn when the host, Margaret Brennan, questioned whether Noem was suggesting the dog should be shot. Noem reiterated her focus on accountability, posing the question of what the threshold should be for addressing such incidents involving the safety of individuals around the president’s dog.

The remarks made by Governor Noem have sparked debate over the handling of pets in positions of power and the responsibilities that come with owning and managing their behavior in high-security environments. The controversy surrounding these statements underscores the complexities and considerations involved in ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved, including pets and personnel.