From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines
Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.
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Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.
An overview of six major controversies involving Kristi Noem, including her decision to euthanize her dog and the purchase of luxury jets for the Department of Homeland Security.
Reports suggest that Kristi Noem lent one of the Department of Homeland Security's luxury jets to First Lady Melania Trump as a strategy to mitigate backlash over her spending decisions.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's proposal to purchase a $70 million luxury Boeing 737 jet using funds intended for deportations has sparked internal controversy within the Trump administration.
Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for using DHS funds for self-promoting ad campaigns, including one featuring her on horseback at Mount Rushmore.
An analysis of Kristi Noem's tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security, highlighting controversies such as her handling of the deaths of two U.S. citizens and her lavish spending on luxury jets and ad campaigns.
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