A $70 Million Jet With a Bedroom: DHS’s Purchase and Its Explanation
A luxury-configured aircraft raised questions about its stated deportation and official-travel purposes.
Former homeland security secretary
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Source published: Sep 12, 2026 · 11:19 AM EDT · Event: 2026-09-11
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A luxury-configured aircraft raised questions about its stated deportation and official-travel purposes.
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