The DHS secretary decided the contracts instead of allowing a competitive bidding process, according to three administration officials and internal communications reviewed by NBC News.

Noem decided the contracts instead of allowing a competitive bidding process for the jobs, according to three administration officials and internal communications reviewed by NBC News

Kristi Noem handpicked contractors to lead a $100 million campaign to recruit Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers instead of allowing competitive bidding for the jobs, according to three administration officials and internal communications reviewed by NBC News.

Typically, multiple companies are allowed to bid on a contract and officials who handle government procurement — not the leaders of departments — decide based on who can do the best job for the lowest price.

Donald Trump announced in a social media post Thursday that Noem would leave office effective March 31. Her place in the administration became increasingly unstable following the killing of U.S. citizens during immigration operations in Minneapolis; her fraying relationship with the U.S. Coast Guard, the only branch of the military under her command; and her comments this week in a Congress hearing that rankled Trump.

  • Archangel1313
    2·
    8 hours ago

    That’s what I meant when I said she was so corrupt, even Trump had to get rid of her. It’s not really about the fact that she was doing it, but more how obvious she was being about it. Not only was she already being called out for hundreds of millions in “expenses” since she took the job, but this latest scam was too much for even Republican lawmakers to ignore.

    For all his own obviously corrupt behavior, Trump still tries to “appear” like he’s not. And not firing her, would make that just that much more difficult for him. It’s easier to just throw her under the bus, than it is to try and explain why he’s once again looking the other way, when someone near him is caught with their hand in the cookie jar.

    I’m actually surprised he kept her this long, given all the negative press she’s brought in, over the last few months. I guess this was the straw that finally broke the camel’s back.

    • Sanctus@anarchist.nexusEnglish
      3·
      7 hours ago

      He is far more corrupt. She was loud and stupid about it and from his point of view his is automated by children lackies and yesmen. So in his eyes she is stupid and loud and needs to go. Its just more mafia shit.