A pilot fired over Kristi Noem’s missing blanket and the constant chaos inside DHS

Simmering criticism over the past year for Noem’s policies and publicity moves exploded in Minneapolis, jeopardizing her grip over DHS and putting her standing with Trump on thin ice. Though some in Trump’s inner circle have tried to persuade the president to fire Noem and Lewandowski, according to administration officials, he has so far resisted, saying publicly he has no plans to dismiss her. Lawmakers from both parties have been critical, and Democrats in Congress are demanding changes to the department’s enforcement methods, threatening to withhold DHS funding.

Eventually, the president put White House border czar Tom Homan in charge in Minnesota. Homan has long advocated a less conspicuous approach to immigration enforcement, and on Thursday, he said he would be winding down the immigration operation there.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/a-pilot-fired-over-kristi-noem-s-missing-blanket-and-the-constant-chaos-inside-dhs/ar-AA1WfjbG

Currently, her Dept is buying a luxury jet for $70 million. It's claimed that the jet is going to be used for VIPs, and, get this, for "high level deportations."

Another endless topic attacking Trump and the USA from "sources".

Is it possible that these sources don't exist? Is it possible that folks were misquoted? Is it possible there is an anti Trump agenda involved?

5 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Another endless topic attacking Trump and the USA from "sources".

Is it possible that these sources don't exist? Is it possible that folks were misquoted? Is it possible there is an anti Trump agenda involved?

Given that it's Rupert Murdoch's Wall Street Journal, your doubts seem questionable. And there is no doubt that a $70 million luxury plane is being touted for dual use. One of the uses being deportation.

6 minutes ago, Alan Zweibel said:

Given that it's Rupert Murdoch's Wall Street Journal, your doubts seem questionable

Got it. Anything that comes from the Wall Street journal should be treated as gospel then correct?

9 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Got it. Anything that comes from the Wall Street journal should be treated as gospel then correct?

Key Aspects of the WSJ as a Newspaper of Record:

• Reputation: It is regarded as the definitive, primary source for tracking economic data, financial markets, and corporate news.

• Scope: While focused on business, it provides comprehensive coverage of national and international affairs, making it a general-interest paper of record as well.

• Authority: The paper is known for its rigorous reporting, having won 39 Pulitzer Prizes.

• Audience: It is considered the paper of record for the business elite and professional community.

Although its editorial page is known for having a center-right, conservative perspective, its news-gathering functions are regarded as authoritative.

13 minutes ago, Alan Zweibel said:

Key Aspects of the WSJ as a Newspaper of Record:

• Reputation: It is regarded as the definitive, primary source for tracking economic data, financial markets, and corporate news.

• Scope: While focused on business, it provides comprehensive coverage of national and international affairs, making it a general-interest paper of record as well.

• Authority: The paper is known for its rigorous reporting, having won 39 Pulitzer Prizes.

• Audience: It is considered the paper of record for the business elite and professional community.

Although its editorial page is known for having a center-right, conservative perspective, its news-gathering functions are regarded as authoritative.

Got it. So your position is that whatever the WSJ says is correct, truthful and unimpeachable?

Just now, Yagoda said:

Got it. So your position is that whatever the WSJ says is correct, truthful and unimpeachable?

Once again, you engage in ridiculous hyperbole.

Why don't you try coming up with some source that questions this story instead?

7 minutes ago, Alan Zweibel said:

Once again, you engage in ridiculous hyperbole.

Why don't you try coming up with some source that questions this story instead?

Why wont you answer the question? It wasnt hard, viz

You: The WSJ says this

Me: Could it be made up?

You: No because its the WSJ

Me: So your position is that whatever the WSJ says is correct, truthful and unimpeachable?

You: Im not going to answer

The exchange speaks for itslef. Carry on, if you arent going to answer, you can have the last word anyway. Regardless, my point is proved, again

5 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Got it. Anything that comes from the Wall Street journal should be treated as gospel then correct?

Compared with those other Murdoch properties NYPost and FoxNews routinely quoted on this forum as 'story from', YES.

BTW this is the entire WSJ article with the headline:

A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS

Secretary, with close adviser Corey Lewandowski, faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations

via https://archive.ph/sXY1R#selection-2173.0-2181.175

1 minute ago, JerryM said:

Compared with those other Murdoch properties NYPost and FoxNews routinely quoted on this forum as 'story from', YES

Got it.

So in your view whatever the Wall Street Journal has said about the Russia hoax or law fare against Donald Trump or Joe biden's mental condition is Gospel

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Got it.

So in your view whatever the Wall Street Journal has said about the Russia hoax or law fare against Donald Trump or Joe biden's mental condition is Gospel

As i said, compared to the other Murdoch properties NY Post and FoxNews that are routinely posted here , yes.

9 minutes ago, JerryM said:

As i said, compared to the other Murdoch properties NY Post and FoxNews that are routinely posted here , yes.

Cool.

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/a-russia-collusion-and-clinton-reckoning-a36909d8

It's written as an opinion but the facts there in are gospel. Praise the lord

7 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Cool.

And just 2 days ago:

Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, are disabled by War Department, Duffy says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirms threat was neutralized near El Paso International Airport in Texas

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mexican-cartel-drones-breach-us-airspace-disabled-war-department-duffy-says

6 hours ago, Alan Zweibel said:

And there is no doubt that a $70 million luxury plane is being touted for dual use. One of the uses being deportation.

Should be more of that.

39 minutes ago, JerryM said:

And just 2 days ago:

Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, are disabled by War Department, Duffy says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirms threat was neutralized near El Paso International Airport in Texas

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mexican-cartel-drones-breach-us-airspace-disabled-war-department-duffy-says

It was party balloons. Try and keep up. Of course fox news never posted a retraction. Notice how the right wing news sources (555) never correct their errors?

14 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Should be more of that.

AI Gemini:

Deportation flights, particularly within the U.S. and Europe, extensively utilize private charter companies rather than government-owned aircraft to execute removals. ICE Air Operations (IAO) in the U.S. manages a vast network of chartered flights, with companies like GlobalX operating a significant portion of these, according to The Guardian. These private, often secretive, flights are used to move detainees between facilities and back to their home countries, with costs for these operations, including recent flights in 2026, often exceeding $20,000 per flight hour.

2 minutes ago, gargamon said:

It was party balloons. Try and keep up. Of course fox news never posted a retraction. Notice how the right wing news sources (555) never correct their errors?

Actually they did about 4 hours later:

US military shot down party balloon near El Paso after drone suspicion, official says

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-military-shot-down-party-balloon-near-el-paso-after-suspecting-drone-official-says

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9 minutes ago, JerryM said:

Actually they did about 4 hours later:

US military shot down party balloon near El Paso after drone suspicion, official says

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-military-shot-down-party-balloon-near-el-paso-after-suspecting-drone-official-says

I guess they(at least fox news) learned something after paying $780 million for lying.

3 minutes ago, gargamon said:

I guess they(at least fox news) learned something after paying $780 million for lying.

OK

I heard they had to hire the guy back cuz there was no one to fly the plane and get them all home.

55555!

8 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Another endless topic attacking Trump and the USA from "sources".

Is it possible that these sources don't exist? Is it possible that folks were misquoted? Is it possible there is an anti Trump agenda involved?

Is it possible that Noem is simply hopelessly incompetent?

11 hours ago, Alan Zweibel said:

A pilot fired over Kristi Noem’s missing blanket and the constant chaos inside DHS

Simmering criticism over the past year for Noem’s policies and publicity moves exploded in Minneapolis, jeopardizing her grip over DHS and putting her standing with Trump on thin ice. Though some in Trump’s inner circle have tried to persuade the president to fire Noem and Lewandowski, according to administration officials, he has so far resisted, saying publicly he has no plans to dismiss her. Lawmakers from both parties have been critical, and Democrats in Congress are demanding changes to the department’s enforcement methods, threatening to withhold DHS funding.

Eventually, the president put White House border czar Tom Homan in charge in Minnesota. Homan has long advocated a less conspicuous approach to immigration enforcement, and on Thursday, he said he would be winding down the immigration operation there.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/a-pilot-fired-over-kristi-noem-s-missing-blanket-and-the-constant-chaos-inside-dhs/ar-AA1WfjbG

Currently, her Dept is buying a luxury jet for $70 million. It's claimed that the jet is going to be used for VIPs, and, get this, for "high level deportations."

There's a part of the WSJ report that's a bit risque, where they report Noem's plane has installed a "Mile High Room" that she and Lewandowski share when flying.

I'm not sure what Lewandowski's position is in the Federal Government. Missionary position?

12 minutes ago, Wingate said:

There's a part of the WSJ report that's a bit risque, where they report Noem's plane has installed a "Mile High Room" that she and Lewandowski share when flying.

I'm not sure what Lewandowski's position is in the Federal Government. Missionary position?

Doubtful. Hes probably the receiver.

10 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Another endless topic attacking Trump and the USA from "sources".

Is it possible that these sources don't exist? Is it possible that folks were misquoted? Is it possible there is an anti Trump agenda involved?

TBH this "herd" syndrome exist among humans too, not only among animals.

The tendency increases with the level of anonymity.

Look around, you'll find it everywhere.

46 minutes ago, Wingate said:

There's a part of the WSJ report that's a bit risque, where they report Noem's plane has installed a "Mile High Room" that she and Lewandowski share when flying.

Specifically:

The pair have lately been using a luxury 737 MAX jet, with a private cabin in back, for their travel around the country, according to people familiar with the matter. DHS is leasing the plane but is in the process of acquiring it for approximately $70 million. DHS has previously used other planes through the Coast Guard or other agencies for the secretary’s use.

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

Doubtful. Hes probably the receiver.

You're implying Noem has a dick?

1 hour ago, Wingate said:

There's a part of the WSJ report that's a bit risque, where they report Noem's plane has installed a "Mile High Room" that she and Lewandowski share when flying.

I'm not sure what Lewandowski's position is in the Federal Government. Missionary position?

Doggy.

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

Doubtful. Hes probably the receiver.

She pitches, he catches

3 minutes ago, gargamon said:

You're implying Noem has a dick?

Now you're getting the "hang" of it.

3 minutes ago, gargamon said:

You're implying Noem has a dick?

Na. Im implying that mr l likes to get pegged. A strap on would suffice. Im sure one of those could be easily obtained.

Notice how the anti-trump crowd uses homosexuality as an insult.