DHS chief under scrutiny for using luxury jet tied to Kristi Noem scandal

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is accused by unnamed agency insiders, according to The Daily Mail, of using a controversial luxury jet, being disengaged from his duties and attempting to secure a job for his wife within the department.Insiders claim Mullin regularly uses a $70 million Gulfstream G700 to fly home to Oklahoma, often leaving on Thursdays and not returning until Mondays, leading to frustration among staff. The luxury jet in question was a factor in the ouster of Mullin's predecessor, Kristi Noem, who was removed by President Donald Trump. DHS staffers reportedly feel Mullin's alleged hands-off approach has left components like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without clear direction. A DHS spokesperson vehemently denied the allegations, calling them “complete garbage” and asserting that Mullin is fully engaged, works constantly and adheres to all ethical requirements. In fullKristi Noem’s replacement at DHS is still using controversial jet that helped end her tenure and is ‘barely in the building,’ report saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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