Key Highlights
- Kristi Noem’s alleged lover fired a U.S. Coast Guard pilot over a missing blanket.
- Noem switched planes due to maintenance issues during a trip with Lewandowski.
- The plane used for the trip is reportedly expensive and initially meant for high-profile deportations.
- Lewandowski, Noem’s top adviser, faces scrutiny over his work hours and business interests.
Behind Closed Doors at Homeland Security
Noem and Lewandowski have been rumored to be romantically involved for years, despite both being married. This latest incident involving a missing blanket has reignited the debate about their relationship and how it affects their work.
A Plane Full of Controversy
The plane in question is no ordinary aircraft. It’s a 737 MAX airliner leased by the Department of Homeland Security, reportedly costing around $70 million—double the price of seven other planes being purchased for deportations. Staff at DHS refer to it as “Noem’s big, beautiful jet,” despite its initial purpose being high-profile deportations. This plane has become a symbol of the department’s spending and priorities.
The Incident That Sparked Controversy
During one trip with Lewandowski, Noem had to switch planes due to maintenance issues. A blanket she used was left behind on the first plane. In response, Lewandowski fired a Coast Guard pilot for this seemingly minor oversight.
The irony of the situation is not lost on observers. This incident has been disclosed as part of a broader report detailing Noem’s behavior during her tenure at the Department of Homeland Security.
Scrutiny Over Work Hours and Interests
Lewandowski, who serves as Noem’s top adviser, faces scrutiny for potentially undercounting his work hours to maintain his unpaid special government employee status. DHS claims he does not exceed the allowed 130 days per year, but administration sources suggest otherwise. Lewandowski also occasionally enters buildings with other employees to avoid using his badge and uses a personal phone for official communication to avoid leaving a paper trail.
You might think this is new, but it’s just another chapter in Noem and Lewandowski’s story.
The pair has denied being romantically involved, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Their relationship has become a political football, with each move raising more questions than answers.
