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Kristi Noem Dismissed Amid $200M Ad Controversy

3/25/2026

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Story summary
  • Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, was dismissed after a $200 million ad campaign drew controversy.
  • Contracts went to Noem-linked firms, including Safe America Media, which received a $143 million no-bid contract after formation.
  • Democratic lawmakers referred Noem to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for perjury after alleging she misled Congress about campaign approval.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he supported the ads but denied knowledge of the spending.