The Briefing with Jen Psaki Noem-zilla: Diva behavior and infidelity rumors cap disastrous week for Trump's DHS secretary
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Feb 14, 2026 A roundup of alleged chaos inside the Department of Homeland Security, from petty firings to big spending and a luxury jet. Heated debate over withholding funding until ICE meets new standards. Discussion of weaponized prosecutions and dubious indictments used as political tools. Probes into Epstein-related ties and worries about election interference and how local officials can prepare.
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Chaos And Scandal At DHS
- Jen Psaki highlights a Wall Street Journal exposé showing chaos, alleged infidelity rumors, and petty firings at DHS under Kristi Noem.
- The piece ties mismanagement, lavish spending, and political theater to deeper operational failures at the agency.
Blanket Led To Pilot's Firing
- The Wall Street Journal reports Noem left a blanket on a plane and Corey Lewandowski sought to fire the Coast Guard pilot who didn't move it.
- The pilot was later reinstated because no one else could fly them home.
Paid Ads Fuel Image Over Policy
- Psaki and reporting show Noem spent over $200 million on immigration ads tied to firms with connections to her circle.
- That spending compounds concerns about grift and policy being driven by image-building.