April 8, 2026

Trump Keeps Kristi Noem's $70M Jet for Senior Staff Use

President Donald Trump has decided to keep a $70 million luxury jet previously leased by Kristi Noem for use by Melania Trump and cabinet secretaries.
The aircraft, equipped with lavish amenities, was intended for high-profile deportations, raising concerns over its appropriateness for the role.
Critics argue that spending millions on a luxury jet contradicts promises to cut wasteful government spending, especially amid immigration enforcement challenges.
Noem was ousted from her position after controversy over her handling of immigration issues and personal scandals, leading to her replacement by Markwayne Mullin.