South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s new book hit a roadblock after a French official questioned her story about canceling a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. Noem said she canceled the meeting because she felt Macron made anti-Israel comments. However, Macron’s office stated there was no record of such a meeting being scheduled or an invitation extended to Noem.
Noem’s spokesperson explained that she was in Paris for a political conference and was invited to Macron’s private box for the Armistice Day parade.
This controversy adds to other mistakes in the book, including a story about meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which has no record, and another tale about former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. These stories were removed from the book after criticism.
The book, titled “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” also faced scrutiny over a story about Noem killing her hunting dog. Noem defended her decision, saying it was for safety reasons.
This controversy comes as Noem is reportedly a potential running mate for former President Trump. The backlash led to Noem cutting short her media tour, and some speculate it may have harmed her chances of being on Trump’s ticket.
