- Kristi Noem was dismissed from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following a controversial $200 million ad campaign.
- While Trump stated he was unaware of the campaign's cost and was not pleased, Noem and multiple unnamed sources claim he was fully briefed and even wanted the ads.
- Sources close to the administration allege Trump was deeply involved in the DHS ads, directly contradicting his public statements.
- Contracts for the costly campaign were reportedly awarded to a select group of companies with connections to Noem and a top adviser, with one firm established days before receiving a $16 million contract.
- Democratic lawmakers have referred Noem to the Department of Justice for a perjury investigation, alleging she misled Congress regarding the ad campaign.
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