Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's New Jet

SOURCE thehill.com
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to receive a new $50 million Gulfstream 5 jet under a last-minute addition to the Coast Guard budget, which has sparked criticism from Rep. Lauren Underwood. The Department of Homeland Security defends the request citing safety concerns due to the age of the current aircraft.

Key Points

  • Current Gulfstream 5 is over twenty years old and beyond operational usage hours
  • Department of Homeland Security defends the request for safety reasons
  • Adm. Kevin Lunday emphasizes the need for reliable communication and movement for high-ranking officials

Pros

  • Enhanced safety for Homeland Security Secretary and other high-ranking officials
  • Improved communication and transportation capabilities

Cons

  • Criticism for the $50 million expense from the Coast Guard budget
  • Questionable necessity of a new jet when the Secretary already has one