Kristi Noem Has Bag Stolen With DHS Access Badge, Blank Checks, Despite Secret Service Detail

The Secret Service has launched an investigation into failures that allowed for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's bag to be stolen while she was having dinner at a restaurant in downtown Washington D.C. on Sunday night.

Officials told CNN that after reviewing security camera footage they saw a white male weaking a surgical mask approach her table, steal her bag and leave the restaurant. The bag had her DHS access card, blank checks, some $3,000 in cash and her passport, among other items.

Many users online reacted to the news, particularly wondering how a person managed to get so close to Noem despite her having a Secret Service detail.

"If the thief could have gotten close enough to steal her bag, they could have gotten close enough to kill her. Insane," said journalist Yashar Ali.

"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?" said journalist Sam Stein:

"Who carries their passport, blank checks, and thousands of dollars in cash with them when they're going to dinner? Kristi Noem, for some reason," another user added.