Photos have surfaced showing the inside of the luxury jet Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been using to travel across the country.
The images, reportedly taken from a promotional brochure and obtained by NBC News, reveal a private bedroom inside the leased Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
The bedroom features a large bed neatly made with six pillows, an armchair placed beside it, and what appears to be a mirrored wardrobe. Several windows line one side of the cabin, offering a clear view above the clouds.
The aircraft also includes a kitchen, a bar area, lounge-style seating, showers, and multiple large television screens. According to reports, the interior was designed by a well-known New York designer.
Noem is understood to use the aircraft to jet around the country with her alleged lover, Lewandowski. NBC News
The Department of Homeland Security has been leasing the aircraft and is said to have made interior adjustments.
The exterior has reportedly been repainted in red, white, and blue. At the same time, Noem has been pushing the Office of Management and Budget to approve the full purchase of the jet, which is estimated to cost around $70 million.
DHS officials have argued that if the purchase is approved, the plane would serve a dual purpose: transporting officials for Cabinet-level work and conducting deportation flights.
However, questions have been raised about how suitable the aircraft is for immigration enforcement operations. The jet currently seats up to 18 passengers, while standard deportation flights typically carry between 50 and 100 migrants.
A DHS spokesperson told NBC News that at least one of the bedrooms is being converted into seating to better align the aircraft with deportation needs. The department also claims the jet operates at a lower cost than military aircraft currently used for deportation flights, arguing that it could save taxpayers money over time.
Noem has frequently traveled aboard the aircraft with her senior adviser, Corey Lewandowski. Both are married to other people, and reports have alleged they have been involved in a relationship for several years. Neither has publicly confirmed those claims.
The revelation of the jet’s luxury features has fueled criticism, particularly from those who question whether such an aircraft is necessary for immigration enforcement. Supporters within the department maintain that the aircraft is a practical investment tied to operational efficiency and long-term savings.
