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Homeland Security's Noem Faces Backlash Over $50M Jet Request

5/15/2025

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is under fire for requesting a new $50 million Gulfstream 5 jet, even though her department already owns one. Rep. Lauren Underwood slammed the sudden budget shift from the Coast Guard, while Chief Admiral Lunday dodged inquiries about directives from Noem or the Trump administration, intensifying scrutiny over Noem's spending and public image.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is under fire for requesting a new $50 million Gulfstream 5 jet, even though her department already owns one. Rep. Lauren Underwood slammed the sudden budget shift from the Coast Guard, while Chief Admiral Lunday dodged inquiries about directives from Noem or the Trump administration, intensifying scrutiny over Noem's spending and public image.