I don't know if I'd classify Noem as a patsy or fall gal, either.

When you mention an anecdote about shooting a hunting dog in your autobiography, that shows something beyond just being a "true believer" or stooge. That is willingly pointing out that you are willing to act out your lack of empathy through violence towards an animal.

I'm not a clinician (and haven't met Noem) but that just seems to me to be something indicative of a personality disorder.

> Miller is not the fall guy. The other clowns, yes, but not him

He’s going to jail in a way Trump isn’t. That’s ultimately a fall guy.

That's because miller is the only "smart" one to never defy trump. Of course, that means being his lap dog, but that's the position he chose.