French official disputes claims made by Kristi Noem in her book about meeting with Macron
- The French government denies the accuracy of Kristi Noem's statements in her book regarding a meeting with Macron.
- There is no evidence of a scheduled meeting or an invitation extended to the South Dakota governor by France.
- Kristi Noem's claims about cancelling a meeting with Macron due to 'anti-Israel' remarks are being challenged by French officials.
Kristi Noem wrote a book where she mentioned meeting with world leaders and making tough decisions. She talked about cancelling a meeting with French President Macron due to his comments. Noem also shared a story about shooting her family dog and meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Critics have criticized her book for these stories. Noem explained that she cancelled the meeting with Macron because of his comments on the Israel Hamas war. French officials disputed this claim, saying there was no record of a scheduled meeting. Noem's office mentioned Macron's remarks on Israel and Gaza as the reason for the cancellation. In her book, Noem also described shooting her family dog, Cricket, due to its aggressive behavior. She mentioned that the dog had attacked farm animals and killed a neighbor's chickens. Noem faced criticism for this story, but she defended her decision, saying she had to protect her family. Noem's book has caused controversies, with some questioning the accuracy of her stories. She has faced backlash for the anecdotes about meeting world leaders and shooting her dog. Noem's publisher said they would remove the disputed passages from the book. Despite the criticism, Noem has defended her actions and decisions. She has explained her reasons for cancelling the meeting with Macron and shooting her dog. Noem's book has sparked debates and discussions about her choices and storytelling.