Kristi Noem had Coast Guard pilot fired for leaving her blanket on a plane: report
Friday, February 13, 2026
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Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, her rumored paramour and top advisor, are accused of mismanaging the Department of Homeland Security, with sources citing incidents like the firing of a Coast Guard pilot who left Noem's blanket on a plane, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Lewandowski, a former Trump campaign manager, has reportedly assumed a powerful role within DHS, requesting a federally issued gun and badge despite lacking law enforcement training, and clashing with officials like U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott.
Noem and Lewandowski's leadership has led to contractual delays, such as a two-month wait to sign a border wall construction contract, resulting in skyrocketing steel prices and reduced wall construction, with Commissioner Scott cautioning against their decisions and facing retaliation for his opposition.
