Kristi Noem’s DHS Spends Millions on a Billionaire’s Jet

The controversy surrounding Kristi Noem continues to grow after reports confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security, under her leadership, has purchased two Gulfstream G700 jets — aircrafts typically owned by billionaires and world elites. Each jet costs nearly $86 million, bringing the total expenditure close to $172 million — at a time when parts of the U.S. government are still under budget strain.

The G700 is no ordinary aircraft. With gold-trimmed interiors, full-size bedrooms, private showers, and whisper-quiet cabins, it’s designed for ultimate luxury, not public service. Critics are calling the purchase tone-deaf and irresponsible, especially as DHS workers continue to face staffing shortages and resource constraints.

While Noem’s team insists the jets will replace “aging aircraft” and serve “national security needs,” the optics tell another story — one of excess and detachment. As Americans struggle with rising costs and shrinking trust in leadership, watching government officials ride in billionaire-grade comfort sends the wrong message.

In a country where transparency should define governance, the G700 deal has instead become a symbol of privilege dressed up as public duty.