Trump Administration Keeps Noem's $70 Million Jet After Firing Her

President Trump has fired Kristi Noem from her post as Department of Homeland Security Secretary, but the administration isn't ditching the expensive aircraft she leased during her tenure. According to department officials, the $70 million jet—which outclasses most other government aircraft—will stick around as a perk for select cabinet secretaries and will also be available to First Lady Melania Trump's office. The move highlights an interesting disconnect: while Noem is out, her controversial luxury procurement lives on, now serving as a mobile office for other high-ranking officials. The plane's continued use signals that despite Noem's departure, the Trump administration sees value in maintaining access to premium travel accommodations for its inner circle, even as questions linger about the original rationale for such an expensive lease in the first place.