Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse, containing $3,000 in cash, was stolen while she was dining at a popular restaurant in Washington, D.C., over the weekend, according to a person familiar with the incident. The incident is now being investigated by the US Secret Service.
Noem was eating at the Capital Burger with her family when she felt her grandson hit her leg. Moments later, she realized her purse was missing, according to the man, who was not authorized to speak publicly.
Officials believe the bag may also contain sensitive items such as his DHS official lapel pin. His government phone has been recovered and accounted for.
Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators showed a masked man stealing a purse and quickly exiting the restaurant, the person said. No arrest has been made.
Noem has served as one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures on immigration enforcement, often appearing in television ads and social media campaigns ordering migrants to go home or be found and deported.
She has posed for photos on horseback in the southern border region, accompanied federal agents during raids and delivered tough messages on immigration while appearing in the media.
He briefly touched on the incident of theft during the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, saying the matter is still under investigation.
According to another person familiar with the matter, Noem was hosting the entire family, including her children and grandchildren, in Washington, enjoying dinners, activities and Easter gifts.
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