Mika: Gov. Noem’s puppy killing scandal is pure MAGA GOP, where ‘cruelty is the point’ 

“I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn't like a person.” ― Bill Murray - Note - Dogs hate Trump.

She took a puppy to a chicken farm right after hunting for pheasants, and wonders why the dog attacked the chickens.

If a child did this, they would be sent to therapy. The fact that a grown woman not only did it, but thinks it’s something to brag about, is absolutely bonkers.

More proof that 'Right to Life' is just a catchphrase, not an actual ethos.

If she can't manage a puppy, she definitely can't manage a country.

The ungodliness it takes to impress Trump and his cult is just getting sicker by the day.

Noem thinks killing animals, include dogs, makes her a hero. But the truth is killing dog(s) only shows how evil a person is.

Noem is doing killings that we relate to serial killers. Noem needs to be charged with animal cruelty.

And these are the same people that claim to be Pro-Life ...

Mika was really brave to tell her story. She blamed herself and not her dog. I doubt Noem would ever take any responsibility for her failures.

"I realized I had to put her down..." Well, Ms. Noem, I feel the same way about you.

Noem's puppy had just come back from a pheasant shot, and she expects him to tell the difference between a pheasant and chicken.

Noem is "less then worthless" as a human being.

I live in Germany. As I pulled into the grocery store parking lot this morning, I learned a German phrase I have never heard in 33 years of living here: Welpenmörderin. Puppy murderess. The Germans love dogs. I don't doubt the whole population is shocked by this story. It's global now, Gov. Noem. Hope you're pleased with yourself.

Just call it what it is, she's a psychopath. This is what serial killers start out with.

Two year old grand daughter has a gun and she's bragging about it? This woman is sick.

Our children are watching...and they want their parents to do the right thing. Please don't vote for a dictator.

Steals from children, cheats at golf and hates dogs. No more need be said

My opinion of Mika Brzezinski just went up 1,000% after hearing the story about her chickens. I already knew she was a smart journalist but now I know for a fact that she is a uniquely compassionate, wise, and moral person.

Noem is the woman who is "untrainable" not her 14 month old puppy.

Just another whack person on the GOP roster…

14 months is young for a hunting dog, not surprised a puppy acted like a puppy.

Governor Critter-Killer lost any possibility of credibility redemption when she included the line "I hate that dog!" You can't roll it back with "making tough choices" when you've already explicitly stated it was an act of Hate. 😡

Why was a 14 month old puppy being used for any kind of work?

The saddest part is that her daughter comes home from school and asks, “where Cricket?” Obviously, he was not worthless to her.

I think this woman should be reported for animal cruelty. Despicable behavior.

What kind of sicko gives a 2year old a gun🙈

My grandfather was a shepherd in the Scottish Highlands, collie dogs and hounds were part of the farm life, not once was a puppy put down ever.

The “P” in GOP? Psychopath.

That " woman" cant have a puppy trained or herself have some sort of empathy for him, why would anyone assume she can do anything for anyone in her state. Vote blue 💙💙💙 all the way!

If you want to read Noem's book, wait a few days after it's released and you'll be able to pickup a free copy from a cardboard box outside your local library.

I love Mika 🎉🎉🎉 for speaking her mind. I did not expect that story, but it was important to illustrate a real-life scenario.

She literally went on a killing spree on her own farm, and bragged about it. Jfc.

Doesn't all the modern psychology literature say, that serial killers START with harming and killing animals?

Deplorable. No other word for it.

Wow, "Less than worthless." This is a Huge Red Flag re: her true personality. Sickeningly Horrific.

She killed Dogs,horses, goats,whats next Kids.

An example of sadistic person by killing an innocent animal.

I appreciate hearing Donna's story. The love for the animals is so palpable. Life is so precious

That was a powerful story It makes the difference very clear.

Only a Republican could write something in a book, get a HUGE amount of backlash, and then blame the media. Unbelievable! RIP Cricket😢

every cycle there's some GOP dog cruelty story. I thought putting a dog in a roof crate for 8 hours was bad. But gravel pit execution for being a puppy? GTFOH Noem.

A 2 year old with a gun!! That’s beyond horrible comprehension!!

Thank you so Very Much for Sharing this Story, Mrs. Brzezinski about Donna and Your Compassion and Wisdom!!

Don't forget the three horses she murdered as well.

The Puppy Murderer is done! She has no political future now! People will not forget this.

Can you imagine how many PR people reviewed the story ... and still thought it would be a good idea? That's the sign of a bigger problem.

Training a pup requires love and patience, if you do it the right way, not with cruelty. Much like governing a country, one would hope. The fact that she put this dog in the too hard basket as not trainable shows she is absolutely not suited to governing anything at all.

These people don't have a clue, What happened to the Republican Party.

Can’t believe the SPCA hasn’t denounced Noem for not putting the pup up for adoption so it could be the family pet it was meant to be. All this shows is that Noem is unable to come up with rational solutions to a problem.

Also: Mika did her research and knew more about the breed and the circumstances that may result from that than Gov. Noem about her OWN dog...Wow. That for me is the ultimate cruelty about this. What is up about dog owners not knowing what their breeding background is all about...Truly shocking.

I sure like Mika & these smart compassionate ladies. I feel like you are people I'd have for friends.

Noem is a pyschopath. Adults deal with situations like this by either improving their dog training or rehoming the dog. And when Noem was shooting the dog, she realized that the goat missed charm school and killed him.

“It’s hard to imagine a universe where bragging about shooting your 14-month-old puppy increases your brand value.” - Sen. Kevin Cramer, a Republican from the nearby state of North Dakota

MIKA...I adore your honesty. I've been there too 😢.

Had a neighbor who had two dogs of terrier mixed with ? I warned her that her dogs were trying to dig under the steel fence I had put up. She threw loose dirt into the hole. Two days later I hear a ruckus in my chicken coop. Her dogs were in my chicken coop. Only one hen was damaged before I got out there and threw them out of the coop. I yelled for her to come get her dogs or I would drown them in my goldfish pond (I wouldn't but she didn't know that). Only one hen was hurt. part of her breast was torn open. I treated her and she outlived all of my other hens I had in that group. Her name was Effie. I now have Tanya and Tallulah, Australorp hens,; Uma and Ursula,: two barred rock hens and one little Production Blue hen named Veronica. My hens give us their eggs and then they live as retirees for the rest of their lives. My hens love me because I give them dried mealworms and bugs. I also have 4 dogs. Wendy and Surprise are my 16 year Tibetan Spaniels, they are from the same litter and two other small dogs who had a Chihuahua mother who seems to have had many other dogs. One looks like a wire-haired Wheaten Terrier ;and his littermate who looks like a Min Pin. Their names are Rico and Ponce. Spot the cat owns me. The dogs love him.

Once I was forced to have to give away my dog because of a divorce. The thought of killing my pet was never a thought. Unthinkable is what such a thought was. Instead, I took her to a shelter and paid for her to be taken care of until she was adopted. I wasn’t in there for more than 5 minutes before a couple came to me that was there to adopt a dog. So I gave her to them with them granting me permissions to come visit her when I got my living arrangements squared away. She lived a wonderful life with that couple until she was 20 years old and was always happy to see me when I came to visit. That’s what a normal person does. A sociopath is the kind of person that shots their own dog for no good reason. Just for being annoying. That’s an insane person with zero regard for life.

The thought of Noem as VP is frightening, must less President.

This people have no shame. That's why they can be so cruel. If you have a minimum of dignity you wouldn't do something like that and publish it on top of it.

I will always stay away from people who don't like animals. They tell you right away who they are!

This is animal cruelty, she should be brought up on charges.

Thank you so much , I am so moved. Animal cruelty reveals a person’s true core , absolutely despicable.

She is sick.

Mica, please, PLEASE share this story more widely because the important point is one that I haven’t heard yet: You accepting the responsibility for leaving the gate open because your dog was doing what it is natural for the dog to do. Why did those “friends” of hers not see that- and left their chickens accessible?! Something sounds ‘fishy’ about that….

Noem should be arrested for animal cruelty 🤬🤬. She projected her anger onto the poor animals and killed them. She is a psychopath. Thanks for your story, Mika.🙏🏼

If my dog doesn't like you, I don't like you. Dogs are an excellent judge of character.

He shouldn’t have to worry about picking a VP he should be in jail!

Wow! What would the old America say to this new America?

PETA needs to protest at her office

Fellow chicken & dog owner here. Love the Mika's been bit by the bird bug. We got Candy, a sweet new puppy - five months old and very shy and gentle. The day we brought her home from the Humane Society, she stepped out of the car and looked instantly bemused by the chickens free ranging around the yard. Within seconds she wriggled out of her harness - yes, she was leashed and in a harness! - and charged off into the thickest cluster of our girls, frantically slapping them with her paws and trying to catch one in her jaws. After darting around after her for a minute or so, I managed to catch her, scoop her up and bring her inside. I talked to her a long time - that I understood she's wired to chase those funny things, but they're her sisters and that's a no-no. That night, I went out with her and got a properly fitting harness and retractable leash. The next day we started a few weeks of training that I called "Chicken Zen". I'd take her out on a short leash to the coop yard. We plopped down on the ground right in the middle of the flock and I'd hold on to Candy, with my arm around her shoulders to gauge her reaction. Being naturally curious and social, the chickens eventually surrounded us, picking and scratching, and checking us out. Any time Candy started to get up, I'd hold her down and tell her no, then pat her when she calmed down. Any time I felt her start to prep to lunge, I'd hold her tight and tell her no, then pat her when she calmed down. Any time I'd feel her shoulders tighten, I'd give her a big backrub and tell her no. When she would finally calm all the way down and lay down, I'd tell her how good she was and give her a treat. Within a few days, she listened to my commands to leave them alone if she forgot and started to get excited. Within a couple of weeks, we could let her out amongst the chickens. Six years later, she still hangs with the flock and takes dust baths with them. Compassion can be taught, even to dogs. But you need to have it to teach it.

She couldn’t find anyone in South Dakota to adopt the pup? Something seriously wrong with her.

This was so pleasant to watch. Four intelligent, adult women having a serious discussion about the current political situation, still interjecting humor and empathy throughout. Thank you, Mika, Jen, Huma and Symone!

Mika has chickens…I now love her even more ❤❤❤❤❤

These are people who call themselves Christian? 🤦🏻‍♀️

this is loving kindness in the midst of tragedy - thank you

It's a cruelty fetish.

Vote Democrat 💙💙💙 For democracy and decency

Mia thank you for this. And your personal experience. I have listened to this I am sick with horror she needs psychiatric help

I love Morning Mika with Mika and her co-hosts. .

Watching these ladies listening to Mikas' horrible story was a breath taker. Thank you, Mika, for not shooting your dog.

Trump's never had a pet for this reason, he's a very sadistic person.

I sincerely admire and appreciate you ladies for promoting empathy!

❤ Thank you all for this!

Lock Trump and Noem Up !

Noem is one sick puppy who kills puppies.

I'm so sorry about You and your Chicken, Donna...😢

I just lost a beloved pet named Cricket, and this breaks my heart. Noem lies, and is vicious.

Sick and disgusting to do that to an innocent animal.

You have to be smarter than a dog to train a dog.

Excellent discussion ladies. I just love you all! Jean Psaki you will always be my favorite.

Mika: Thank for this report, great! Made me smile, the care u have for your chickens. Made my morning ❤

TBF, the cruelty wasn't the point. Noem was trying to claim that her executing these animals (poor Cricket in front of horrified construction workers) proves that she can make "tough" decisions, when it just showed that she's heartless and takes the easy way out when faced with challenges. "I hated that dog" and "worthless" when talking about a 14-month-old big puppy tells me all I need to know about Noem.

How a person that's is so disturbing can be a governor ??? Evev worse she brag about it !!! Vote Blue

This was the Best! Thank you Mika!

ASPCA should investigate and prosecute.

"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent" -Isaac Asimov Violence is initiated by those who oppress, who exploit, who fail to recognize others as people - not by those who are oppressed, exploited, and unrecognized.

Ty you for sharing your story Mika... you did what a caring and responsible adult would do

Excellent discussion & panel. Thank you!

Why haven't she been brought up on chargers yet? She confessed to killing this dog for no reason.

doesnt she also attack Natives and the reservations? look I had a cat that got cancer and she was 16 usealy the type of cat she was doesnt live past 14 or 15. we took her to the vet one night and found out she wouldnt be able to have a good quality of life they gave us two options expensive medicine that would just more then likely pro long her suffering or we could put her down.. Trust me I cried like this little furry creature was our child. We made the hardest desicion and let the vet end her suffering I know we made the right choice but man even 5 years later is stings sometimes. I seen my grandpa put a dog down that was old couldnt walk couldnt eat and I never seen that man cry like he did that day the dog got bitten by a rattle snake and we had no 24 hr vet and the poor little guy just wouldnt survive. I say all this to say I cant imgainge them people like this this Noem lady not being even a little bit upset. I cant even watch the dang commercials with the poor animals who are being rescued with out tearing up. I just will never understand Hurting Animals and Children at all