Thousands in Cash Stolen from Noem’s Purse at D.C. Restaurant – One America News Network
OAN Staff Blake Wolf
12:36 PM – Monday, April 21, 2025
On Sunday, Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, had her purse stolen at a restaurant in Washington, D.C. The purse reportedly contained around $3,000 in cash, medication, her driver’s license, keys, and her DHS access badge, among other essentials.
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Despite being under Secret Service protection, Noem’s purse was taken by a masked “White male,” as captured by the restaurant’s surveillance footage, while she was dining out on Sunday evening.
Reports have not identified the restaurant where this incident took place, but it is described as being located “in downtown D.C.” at the time of the theft.
“Her entire family was in town, including her children and grandchildren – she was using the funds to treat her family to dinner, activities, and Easter gifts,” a DHS spokesperson reported.
The Secret Service reviewed the restaurant’s security footage, stating that they observed “an unknown White male wearing a medical mask steal her bag and [then] exit the establishment.”
Noem confirmed the distressing incident during a press interaction at the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.
President Donald Trump has since urged D.C. Democrat Mayor Muriel Bowser to address the city’s rising crime and homeless encampments.
“Washington, D.C., must become CLEAN and SAFE again! We need our Great Police back on the street, with no excuses from the Mayor, or anyone else. The House should take up the D.C. funding “fix” that the Senate has passed, and get it done IMMEDIATELY,” Trump stated in a Truth Social post last month.
“We need to restore the beauty of our once magnificent Capital City. We will be TOUGH ON CRIME, like never before. I will collaborate with the Mayor on this, and if necessary, handle it myself. Washington, D.C., will become better, safer, and more beautiful than ever!” Trump added.
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