The upcoming release of Gov. Kristi Noem’s new book, a biography set to debut on Tuesday, will undergo corrections to remove a fabricated story about her encounter with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as stated by a spokesperson for Ms. Noem on Friday.
Amid speculation about being a potential running mate for former President Donald J. Trump, Ms. Noem has faced scrutiny over a controversial excerpt from the book detailing her account of euthanizing a family dog.
Furthermore, the book contains inaccuracies regarding a phone conversation with Nikki Haley, which will be rectified in future editions, according to Ian Fury, Ms. Noem’s communications chief.
Mr. Fury addressed the errors, stating, “It was brought to our attention that the upcoming book ‘No Going Back’ has two small errors. This has been communicated to the ghostwriter and editor. Kim Jong-un was included in a list of world leaders and shouldn’t have been.”
In the book, Ms. Noem recalls her interaction with Mr. Kim during her tenure as South Dakota’s sole House representative, emphasizing her role on the House Armed Services Committee.
Regarding the conversation with Ms. Haley, the narrative suggests a contentious exchange between the two prominent Republican women, with Ms. Haley’s representative refuting Ms. Noem’s account.
Future editions of the book will correct the timeline, specifying that Ms. Noem conversed with Nikki Haley in 2020 and met her in 2021. Mr. Fury did not detail additional revisions to the anecdote depicting a power struggle between the two women.
The memoir, seemingly aimed at bolstering Ms. Noem’s reputation as a Trump ally, highlights her unwavering support for the former president in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
While the book seeks to showcase Ms. Noem’s resilience and decision-making, much of the public discussion has revolved around the controversial dog incident, which she defended on a recent appearance on Fox News.
