Kristi Noem getting $172 million jets during government shutdown sparks outrage: ‘This necessary?’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended spending over $170 million on new jets, one of which will be used for her travel.

Coast Guard spent about $200M on private jets for Kristi Noem, other top officials. Here's the contract

Publicly available government documents indicate the Coast Guard spent at least $172 million on two private jets.