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Showing Original Post only (View all)Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag, including $3,000 in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant [View all]
Source: CNN
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.
Noem, who was asked about the theft at the White House Easter Egg Roll, acknowledged the incident and said the matter has not been resolved.
The Secret Service, which provides security for Noem, reviewed security camera footage at the restaurant and saw an unknown white male wearing a medical mask steal her bag and leave the restaurant, a law enforcement source said.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/21/politics/homeland-security-kristi-noem-purse-stolen/index.html
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag, including $3,000 in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant [View all]
mac56
Monday
OP
The thief got away with Noem's driver's license, medication, apartment keys, passport, DHS access badge, makeup bag, bla
riversedge
Monday
#9
Sick druggie fascist bitch needs medication just like Adolf and Hermann needed medication
Ponietz
Monday
#23
Somehow, knowing the Department of Homeland Security head having her valuables stolen
Midnight Writer
Monday
#12
I am definitely not condoning theft, but I can't help seeing humor in the fact that
wnylib
Monday
#39
Wonder what kind of bag it was. My guess is Hermes Birkin. Goes with that $50,000 Rolex.
Vinca
Monday
#14
Stupid cosplay Barbie! Guess it's hard to keep up with all the props of wealth, especially for her.
lark
Monday
#19
This. Logic is a dangerous investigative tool that unleashes a waft of reason.
bucolic_frolic
Monday
#38
Can't keep track of a handbag...but you put her in charge of Ntl security...great move donnie dip shit!
PortTack
Monday
#21
So the next immigrant found in DC with a lot of money in their pocket is going to get railroaded, right?
ck4829
Monday
#52
Someone in her secret service detail is going to find himself in a ditch next to a dog. (n/t)
thesquanderer
Monday
#62
Sarah Posner: why did the Secret Service let someone get so close to Noem to steal the bag at her feet.
Dennis Donovan
Monday
#70
Maybe she doesn't believe in Banks? My uncle was like that, somehow seemed to love hauling out a big thick wad
SWBTATTReg
Monday
#71
It would have been so cute to see the camera show a dog pick up the bag and high-tail it out of the restaurant.
Scalded Nun
Monday
#72
Did she really have that much cash, or was it something to tell the insurance company?
MurrayDelph
Monday
#74