ICE Barbie’s Purse With $3K Cash Stolen At Restaurant

CNN reports:

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, two sources familiar with the incident, including a law enforcement source, told CNN.

The Secret Service, which provides security for Noem, reviewed security camera footage at the restaurant and saw an unknown white male wearing a medical mask steal her bag and leave the restaurant.

The thief got away with Noem’s driver’s license, medication, apartment keys, passport, DHS access badge, makeup bag, blank checks, and about $3,000 in cash, the law enforcement source said.

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there’s a lot to unpack here.

How did someone get this close when she had Secret Service protection?

Why is she carrying 3k in cash?

What restaurant? https://t.co/s5RAPN5mCg

— Sam Stein (@samstein) April 21, 2025