Noem's Fall: Vests, Rolexes and Scandals
March 6, 2026·20 days ago·via The New York Times

Kristi Noem's dramatic rise as Homeland Security chief crashes amid bulletproof vests, Rolex watches, romantic rumors with her top adviser, and botched oversight of immigration ops that led to deadly Minneapolis shootings. Her exit caps a tenure riddled with fund mismanagement, conflicting stories on agent killings, and backlash from Trump's own team over weak leadership. Bulletproof gear and luxury watches symbolize the excess and distraction that doomed her amid real border threats. Read more about this...