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Turbulence Ahead? White House Keeps Kristi Noem's $70 Million Luxury Jet for Melania Trump and Senior Staff

A recent report indicates that the White House has decided to retain a controversial $70 million luxury jet, initially procured during Kristi Noem's tenure at the Department of Homeland Security, for the use of First Lady Melania Trump and other senior staff. This decision, emerging on April 9, 2026, is sparking fresh debate over government spending, executive travel ethics, and the optics of luxury in public service.