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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rachel Dobkin

Noem lent Melania Trump one of DHS’ luxury jets as an ‘insurance policy’ to protect her from spending backlash, report says

Ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had lent first lady Melania Trump one of the agency’s luxury jets as an “insurance policy” to protect her from backlash over her spending of taxpayer dollars, according to a new report.

Noem was axed Thursday via a Truth Social post, in which President Donald Trump praised the secretary for “numerous and spectacular results” while announcing her departure from the Department of Homeland Security at the end of the month.

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