The White House responded strongly to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's recent comments regarding President Joe Biden's dog, Commander. Noem, who admitted to shooting her own dog, Cricket, in a gravel pit, suggested that Commander should meet a similar fate. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned Noem's remarks, calling them disturbing and absurd.
Noem's controversial statements stem from Commander's history of biting incidents involving White House staff and Secret Service personnel. Internal documents revealed that Commander had bitten individuals in at least 24 separate incidents, prompting concerns for the safety of those working in the White House.