Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen from a D.C. restaurant. The purse contained $3,000 in cash, along with her driver's license, medication, apartment keys, work access badge, and makeup bag.
The incident raises questions about Noem's security detail and why she was carrying such a large sum of cash. The article speculates on possible reasons, including the possibility of avoiding using a credit card to avoid embarrassment or as part of a pre-planned escape. The Department of Homeland Security's explanation that she was using the cash to treat her family to dinner and Easter gifts is considered unconvincing.
The article highlights Noem's past unusual behavior, such as executing a one-year-old dog, and suggests her actions are often bizarre. The combination of cash, passport and blank checks in her purse lead to the theory she is preparing for a possible indictment or other drastic event requiring a quick escape.