From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines

Kristi Noem has been dismissed as homeland security secretary following approximately one year of service marked by significant controversies and criticism from both political parties. Her tenure was defined by several major scandals, including fatal shootings of two American citizens during immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, questionable spending on luxury aircraft totaling tens of millions of dollars, and a costly advertising campaign featuring herself that reportedly upset President Trump. Additional controversies involved her chief of staff Corey Lewandowski's behavior, including an incident over a missing blanket that led to a pilot's firing, and inappropriate questions about their relationship during congressional testimony.