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Homeland Security buying 2 private jets for Kristi Noem's use, reports say
DHS purchased two $172 million Gulfstream G700 jets citing safety despite criticism over funding transparency and prioritizing comfort during a government shutdown.
- On Oct 18, Reuters reported the Department of Homeland Security spent $172 million on two Gulfstream G700 jets for DHS leaders, including Kristi Noem, drawing criticism from U.S. Congress Democrats amid the shutdown.
- Agency documents show the Department of Homeland Security said the jet buys were `a matter of safety` because the existing Coast Guard jet is over 20 years old, while the United States Coast Guard requested a $50 million Gulfstream V earlier this year.
- Procurement records indicate the Coast Guard contracted two used Gulfstream G700 jets, which seat up to 13 and feature a whisper-quiet cabin with 100% fresh, plasma-ionized air.
- Lawmakers demanded Kristi Noem clarify the funding source and delivery timeline for two luxury jets, while Bennie Thompson called for a congressional probe into the $172 million purchase on Saturday.
- Documents also reveal it remains unclear where funding for the two-jet purchase came from, and Kristi Noem's spending faces scrutiny, including $68,000 on governor's mansion upgrades and $150,000 in travel covered by South Dakota taxpayers.
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DHS purchase of business jets during shutdown draws Democrats’ ire
WASHINGTON - Democrats in Congress on Saturday criticized the Trump administration's decision to buy two Gulfstream G700 jets for $172 million during the ongoing government shutdown that are to be used by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior leaders.
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