Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.
  • Boddhisatva@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    If a black guy was pulled over with that much cash, the cops would civil forfeiture it because it is obviously proceeds from drug dealing.

    I trust they are now investigating her ties to the drug trade?

  • Norgoroth@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Drug using dog killer obviously can’t be trusted, she was clearly on the way to buy more drugs. Lost more state secrets than Donald’s toilet library

  • collapse_already@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Who goes out with $3k cash? Even if you are so wealthy that the quantity is like $20 for normal people, that’s enough to make you a target if someone discovers you have it.

    • jagged_circle@feddit.nlEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Idk, one time I had $20k in cash. It happens.

      Typically when you’re moving money, such as buying or selling something.

      • collapse_already@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        2 months ago

        I bet you didn’t casually leave it in your unattended bag. I paid $5k cash for a car once and planned that payment out carefully to minimize the time I had the money in hand.

        • jagged_circle@feddit.nlEnglish
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          2 months ago

          No, its tied to my belt and inside my pants right next to my dick.

          The fact that she has $3k isnt surprising. What’s surprising is how they stole it from her without having to mug her with a weapon.

        • Jumpingspiderman@lemmy.world
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          2 months ago

          I once did some consulting for the IAEA in Vienna. They paid you in CASH at that time. As an American I felt really really uncomfortable walking around Vienna with 3-4k in my pocket. Austrians thought nothing of doing so.

          • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
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            2 months ago

            Compare the crime rates in both countries and you’ll find out why the difference in attitudes.

  • oyo@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    Department of Handbag Security Chief Fails to Secure Handbag.

  • just_another_person@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    It’s about the info IN the bag, not the money. Crewde tials, phone, maybe ID. This was a targeted hit 100% because the world’s intelligence agencies now know how fucking stupid these people are.

    Like, dumb enough to not notice a tail, then get your bag stolen from a restaurant with all kinds of goodies in it dumb.

    • EvilBit@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      But obviously it was stolen by a liberal, not a foreign agent, so you’re obviously wrong and stupid.

      • VitoRobles@lemmy.todayEnglish
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        2 months ago

        What foreign country already doesn’t already have all the access to these cucklefucks already?

        • Brandonazz@lemmy.world
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          2 months ago

          There’s a good chance that the free buffet won’t last forever. They want to get their tendrils as deep as they can when the door is wide open.

  • BertramDitore@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Damn that’s a lot of cash. I like to carry some cash for emergencies, but shit, $3000??

  • someguy3@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Everyone here focused on the cash for some reason.

    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.

    The only saving grace is they can lock out that one badge. Hopefully she reported it quickly.

    • dirthawker0@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Who the hell still carries around paper checks? I think I’ve written a total of 3 checks in the past 4-5 years, all for home service like plumbers.

      • Podunk@lemmy.world
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        2 months ago

        For me, I hand write checks weekly. That 3 percent credit card fee can add up quickly. Invoice me, and get the total payed at the end of the month. Also handy for person to person transactions, where cash is impractical.