BREAKING: Kristi Noem ROBBED at a restaurant in D.C.

BREAKING: Kristi Noem ROBBED at a restaurant in D.C.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Robbed at Washington, D.C. Restaurant

Washington, D.C. – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was robbed while dining at a downtown Washington, D.C. restaurant on Sunday night, according to two sources familiar with the matter, including a law enforcement official. The theft, which involved the loss of sensitive items including Noem’s DHS access badge and $3,000 in cash, has raised concerns about security protocols for high-ranking government officials.

The incident occurred as Noem, the newly appointed Homeland Security Secretary under President Donald Trump’s second administration, was dining at an upscale restaurant in the nation’s capital. Security camera footage reviewed by the Secret Service, which provides protection for Noem, captured an unknown white male wearing a medical mask swiftly taking her handbag before exiting the premises. Despite the presence of her security detail, the thief managed to escape with the bag, which contained Noem’s driver’s license, passport, apartment keys, medication, makeup bag, blank checks, and a substantial amount of cash.

The Secret Service has launched an immediate investigation, focusing on tracing any potential misuse of Noem’s financial instruments and recovering the stolen items, particularly the DHS access badge, which could pose a security risk if misused. Authorities have not released the name of the restaurant or additional details about the circumstances surrounding the theft, citing the ongoing investigation.

Noem, who was sworn in as the 8th Secretary of Homeland Security on January 25, 2025, after serving as South Dakota’s governor, has not issued a public statement regarding the incident. Her appointment to the cabinet followed a high-profile tenure marked by conservative stances on issues like gun rights and her controversial handling of COVID-19 policies. The robbery has sparked criticism on social media, with some questioning the situational awareness of a cabinet official overseeing national security. One post on X remarked, “One would hope for more vigilance from someone in that role,” while others debated the wisdom of carrying such a large sum of cash in a city known for petty crime.

The theft comes amid a turbulent start to Noem’s tenure at DHS, which oversees critical functions like border security, counterterrorism, and disaster response. Sources close to the investigation emphasized that the Secret Service is treating the matter with utmost urgency, given the potential implications of the stolen badge and personal documents.

This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as the Secret Service continues its investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact federal authorities.

Sources: CNN, The Independent

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