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Grounded Boeing 737s and Government Jet Use Under Scrutiny

3 reports, 3 independent Updated Wed 00:00

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What happened

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Kristi Noem purchased seven Boeing 737s intended to boost the deportation fleet. These planes are mostly sitting on the tarmac in Louisiana, having conducted fewer than five flights since April. Current Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is now trying to find a different use for the planes. Separately, a Gulfstream jet purchased for deportations is now on a 12-month lease to FBI Director Kash Patel.

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Why it matters

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The idle status of the purchased Boeing 737s raises questions regarding the utilization of taxpayer funds. The United States Department of Homeland Security lacks the trained personnel needed to run the flights, which are typically conducted by private companies contracted by the government.

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Who's involved

Kristi NoemPurchased seven Boeing 737s for the deportation fleet.
Markwayne MullinIs seeking alternative uses for the grounded Boeing 737s.
Kash PatelIs leasing a Gulfstream jet originally purchased for deportations.
BoeingManufactured the Boeing 737s purchased by Kristi Noem.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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BoeingSpeculative
The idle 737s could impact Boeing's utilization and revenue from the government contract.

How it developed

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Wed 00:00Noem personally flew a Boeing 737 for her use during DHS immigration oversight, involving Homan.1 source
- radaronline.com
Sat 00:00Trump issued multiple pardons while DHS acquired Boeing jets and Patel faced scrutiny for luxury use.1 source
- rockymounttelegram.com
Oct 21Patel uses government jet; Noem buys Boeing jets; Trump critiques waste; Mullin seeks new plane use.1 source
- dailykos.com

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The entities involved

Kash Patel
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Kash Patel supports Derrick Van Orden's congressional race while Bernie Sanders advocates for changes to the healthcare system.Sun 22:44
- Benavides and Floris were charged by the DOJ with lying to Congress, while Kash Patel scrutinized episodes animated Trump's base.Sat 03:12
Boeing
American global aerospace and defense corporation
- Boeing provides aircraft for US military command during exercises flown from Nebraska over Missouri.Wed 23:13
- Southwest Airlines is detailing its international market expansion, noting it is a US domestic carrier utilizing Boeing 737 aircraft.Sun 23:18
Kristi Noem
American politician (born 1971)
- Kristi Noem is facing a divorce amid personal scandal and has undergone a presidential reassignment following her tenure at the Department of Homeland Security.Sat 19:23
- Kristi Noem has been appointed as the U.S. Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas.Sat 03:17
Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Donald Trump and Elon Musk revived a playbook to sow doubt and spread conspiracy theories, according to NBC News.00:15
- Brian Bengs is running for Senate in Idaho, while FreedomWorks has disbanded following Donald Trump's rise.00:11

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