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Homeland Security Buys Two Private Jets for Kristi Noem Amidst Shutdown

Reports indicate the Department of Homeland Security is acquiring two private jets for Secretary Kristi Noem’s travel, with the Coast Guard facilitating the purchase. The jets are intended to replace an older aircraft, with the Department citing safety reasons for the upgrade. Cost estimates for the Gulfstream jets vary, with reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post offering different figures. Two House Democrats have voiced concerns, questioning the priorities behind the jet purchases and raising concerns about the use of taxpayer dollars.

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Coast Guard Buys Two Private Jets for Noem: $172 Million Price Tag Sparks Outrage

Coast Guard Buys Two Private Jets for Noem, Costing $172 Million… This is where things get really outrageous. The news that the Coast Guard is purchasing two private jets for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, at a staggering cost of $172 million, is shocking, to say the least. It’s hard to wrap your head around the idea that public funds are being used in this way, especially when you consider all the areas where funding is seemingly lacking. It’s a stark contrast when you think about schools struggling to feed children, or the ongoing debates about healthcare access.

Coast Guard Buys Two Private Jets for Noem, Costing $172 Million… The sheer amount of money involved is almost unbelievable.… Continue reading

Matt Underwood Oct 18, 2025

Private Jets

Homeland Security Buys Two Private Jets for Kristi Noem Amidst Shutdown

Coast Guard Buys Two Private Jets for Noem: $172 Million Price Tag Sparks Outrage

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