Why Kristi Noem had $3,000 in cash in purse when it was stolen
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to Newsweek Monday morning after Secretary Kristi Noem was the reported victim of a theft while dining this weekend at a restaurant in downtown Washington, DC.
According to CNN, the suspect made off with several personal and sensitive items, including Noem's driver's license, prescription medication, apartment keys, passport, DHS access badge, makeup bag, blank checks and approximately $3,000 in cash.
DHS told Newsweek via email that Noem had the $3,000 in cash to "treat her family to dinner, activities, and Easter gifts."
"We can confirm this occurred last night. Her entire family was in town including her children and grandchildren," the statement from DHS read.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.
