Highlighting the real state of the nation’s capital under Democrat leadership, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem became a victim of crime in lawless Washington, D.C.
A thief stole her purse containing cash, her passport, and sensitive government credentials. The brazen theft occurred despite the presence of Secret Service agents.
The crime took place at The Capital Burger restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C., where Noem was dining with her family.
According to department officials, Noem’s purse contained approximately $3,000 in cash that she had withdrawn to treat her family to dinner, activities, and Easter gifts during their visit to the capital.
Surveillance footage reveals a disturbing security failure. A white male suspect wearing an N95 mask was captured on video sliding Noem’s purse with his foot before casually walking out of the restaurant with it.
Even more troubling, two plainclothes Secret Service agents were present but failed to prevent the theft or immediately notice that anything was amiss.
The security breach is particularly concerning given the sensitive items in Noem’s purse.
Beyond the cash, the thief made off with her driver’s license, passport, Department of Homeland Security access badge, credit cards, blank checks, keys, medication, and personal belongings.
This represents not just a personal violation for Noem but potentially compromises national security protocols.
“We can confirm this was stolen. Her entire family was in town including her children and grandchildren — she was using the cash withdrawal to treat her family to dinner, activities, and Easter gifts,” the department stated.
The Secret Service’s failure to protect a cabinet-level official raises serious questions about its effectiveness after a series of other glaring security lapses.
According to reports, Noem herself discovered that her purse was missing, not her protective detail.
The Secret Service has refused to comment directly on this security lapse, instead referring inquiries to the Department of Homeland Security, which has also remained silent on the incident.
Adding to the confusion, Washington, D.C. police were not initially informed about the theft.
While the Secret Service is now investigating the incident using security footage, the damage has already been done.
Noem confirmed the theft during the White House Easter Egg Roll event but indicated it had not been “resolved yet.”
The former South Dakota governor now finds herself a victim of the very crime wave plaguing major Democrat-run cities across America.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the security challenges facing the nation.
American citizens are now wondering if they can ever feel safe when even the Secretary of Homeland Security can have her belongings stolen while under Secret Service protection.
