Kristi Noem faces scrutiny over jet contract signed on final day

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Kristi Noem's final-day jet purchase from a political donor sparks controversy and White House defense.

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has reacted angrily to reports that her department signed a multi-million dollar contract to purchase five aircraft on her final day in office. The deal was made with a company owned by one of her political donors just before she was dismissed. A White House official stated that the purchase went through because a substantial termination fee made canceling the agreement financially impractical.

The Department of Homeland Security signed the agreement to buy five planes on Noem's last day in office.
The contract was awarded to a company owned by a political contributor who has supported Noem.
A White House official defended keeping the aircraft, citing a heavy termination fee that made cancellation fiscally irresponsible.
Noem has publicly expressed anger over the reports regarding the transaction.

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5aircraft purchased

Why it matters

The transaction has raised ethical concerns regarding government contracts being awarded to political allies, particularly during a transition of leadership.

What outlets agree on

On her final day as Homeland Security secretary, Kristi Noem's agency signed a contract to purchase five aircraft from a company owned by a political donor. The White House decided to proceed with the purchase because of a high termination fee.

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