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Tantalizing new clue here from @markalfred.bsky.social on the failed “deportation fleet.” I first reported in February that DHS contractor (a former Noem donor) overpaid for the planes, starting last December. gillianbrockell.com/noems-luxury...

The Washington Sun@washingtonsun.com

The purchase of several aircraft by the DHS during the final days of former Secretary Kristi Noem’s tenure is tied to an “ongoing criminal law enforcement investigation,” the department’s Privacy Office told The Washington Sun.

washingtonsun.comDHS Plane Purchases Tied to ‘Ongoing Criminal Law Enforcement Investigation’The department, while under Kristi Noem’s leadership, bought several aircraft over market value from a donor to a Noem-linked super PAC.

21/10/26, 1:53 am105 reposts252 likes

Ulysses S. Plant

@ulyssessplant.bsky.social

This is really shaping up quite nicely to be the first prosecution. It’s the most “noise” I’ve heard of criminal investigations & I think Trump is more than okay with her getting swept under the bus.

Dessner

@mikedessner.bsky.social

GOP 101 is the same as Pirate 101: Steal everything, give nothing back.

Gillian Brockell

@gillianbrockell.com

A few things tho: DHS bought TWO G650s, not one. Plus the last two of the seven B737s that were purchased at a premium from Avelo were finalized under Mullin (which I first reported in April). Kash is using one the G650s now, presumably because he’s sick of the two FBI planes being tracked.😂

lawmankevin.bsky.social

@lawmankevin.bsky.social

thanks for all you are doing !