CBS anchor faces backlash from Kristi Noem following viral interview about contentious book.

Gov. Noem accused "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan of interrupting her numerous times during a CBS News interview on Sunday, claiming it was because she was a conservative.

"In a 15-minute interview with Margaret Brennan, Noem was interrupted 36 times, once every 25 seconds on average. However, when liberals like Gretchen Whitmer and Nancy Pelosi appear on @FaceTheNation, they are not interrupted at all. This highlights the double standard in the media, where conservative voices are always treated differently. As a result, Americans have lost trust in the fake news."

In a viral exchange, Noem was questioned by Brennan about a passage in her memoir "No Going Back" that stated she met with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, resulting in an uncomfortable back-and-forth where Noem suggested it may have been a mistake but did not admit it was false.

"I've met with many world leaders and traveled extensively around the world. In this book, I've discussed my time serving in Congress, as governor, and before becoming governor. However, I won't go into detail about my specific meetings with world leaders. This anecdote should not have been included in the book, and as soon as it was brought to my attention, I made sure it was adjusted."

Noem and Brennan engaged in a heated debate over the anecdote, with Noem interrupting Brennan at times. At one point, Noem asked "Hello?" in response to Brennan's questions about the error.

Noem urged Brennan to press Biden on falsehoods he has made, such as his repeated claim about being arrested in South Africa while trying to see Nelson Mandela. In response, Brennan stated that she would inquire about Biden's record if she were granted an interview with him.

"What sets me apart from the other individuals you've interviewed?" Noem inquired at one point. "I've examined your recent interviews and noticed a pattern."

"I'm quoting you," Brennan said.

""Thank you for inviting me to discuss this crucial book with you," Noem stated."

Noem, a strong supporter of former President Trump, faced criticism over a book excerpt in which she admitted to killing a young dog named "Cricket" on her farm due to its untrainability. The backlash from both sides of the political spectrum has likely ended her chances of being Trump's 2024 running mate.

On Sunday, Noem defended the anecdote and stated that the dog had also attacked people, necessitating the difficult decision to shoot it.

John Fetterman, the next guest on Brennan's Sunday program, began his appearance with laughter. When asked why he was "joking around," Fetterman said the previous conversation with Noem was "fantastic."

Despite her annoyance with Brennan, Noem appeared on the same network the next day and also showed up on "CBS Mornings" Monday. She did not directly answer questions during that interview about whether she had met personally with Kim Jong Un.

On Monday, Noem discussed her viral interview with Brennan on Planet Chronicle Radio's "The Brian Kilmeade Show," stating that she had been repeatedly interrupted and subjected to a double standard.

"She didn't treat anyone else that way. It was definitely an attack," she said. "And that's fine. I'm used to that. If you guys remember, I've kind of been through the fire before. During COVID, nobody had my back when I made the decisions I made in South Dakota, keeping my state open, not mandating anything, not mandating masks or vaccines. So I'm used to the attacks. I gave her my answer. She didn't like my answer. So she kept trying to bully me into saying something different. But the truth is the truth."

A CBS News spokesman didn't respond to a request for comment.