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Back to EpisodesNoem's $220M Ad Campaign: Wasteful Spending, No-Bid Contracts
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Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced criticism for a $220 million ad campaign, including a $250,000 subcontract to The Strategy Group Company. The campaign, which skipped competitive bidding, included a $60,000 signing bonus, horse rentals, hair and makeup costs, and payments to various vendors. Senators Welch and Blumenthal obtained records showing wasteful spending, adding to controversies that led to Noems removal. As scrutiny over government ad spending continues, these details highlight the need for transparency under new leadership.
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