" Team Kristi for life ! For my very long life . PLEASE . " — Kristi Noem ’s other dog

Warning: Depictions of violence againstanimals.

South Dakota Governor and VP hopefulKristi Noemhas made headlines for some seriously bizarre stuff, but lately, for bragging aboutshooting her 14-month-old puppybecause it was “untrainable.”

Republicans and Democrats alike have agreed that her hopes of beingDonald Trump’s VPpick are basically over after she detailed this horrible story in her new book.

Last Saturday,SNLhad a field day with Noem’s dog controversy, referencing her in multiple skits, including in guest host Dua Lipa’s opening monologue.

Dua Lipa ’s monologue!pic.twitter.com/3lK1zjOzR1

“My third album just dropped, and it’s calledRadical Optimism,” Dua said. “A lot of people ask me what radical optimism means. To me, it’s like looking on the bright side of any situation.”

“Here, I’ll show you. Someone tell me a problem you’re having. Yes, you,” she said, pointing at the live audience and offering advice to two in-characterSNLcast members.

Then, a third cast member stands, and she’s dressed like Noem. “Hi, I’m South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.”

“No, no, no, sorry,” Dua interrupted. “I can’t help.”

In a later sketch, the crowd got to meet Kristi Noem’s “other dog”:

Kristi Noem ’s Other Dog stopped by the Update deskpic.twitter.com/kMJSwxQq5L

“Wow, so you’re Team Kristi?“Colin Jostasked the “dog.”

“Team Kristi for life! For my very long life. PLEASE. I love you, Kristi!!”

Kristi Noem wearing a MAGA hat during a speech

Kristi Noem speaking closely with Donald Trump at a public event

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Closeup of Dua Lipa hosting "SNL"

Closeup of Dua Lipa onstage hosting "SNL"

Screenshot from "SNL"

Dua Lipa saying, "I can't help."

Two performers on SNL; one dressed as a dog with ears and collar, another in a suit at a news desk

Screenshot from "SNL"