Homeland Security Secretary Reportedly Authorized Acquisition of Ten Engine-Free Spirit Airline Planes Which Airline Did Not Possess

The head of the US Department of Homeland Security allegedly approved the purchase of Spirit Airline aircraft before learning that the carrier did not actually own the planes – and that the aircraft lacked power plants.

This bizarre anecdote was detailed in a report published on Friday, which described how the secretary and a ex- campaign manager had recently attempted to purchase ten Boeing 737 planes from Spirit Airlines. People familiar with the situation informed the outlet that the two planned to use the planes to expand removal flights – and for private use.

Those sources also stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had warned them that purchasing aircraft would be far more expensive than simply expanding current charter agreements.

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Complicating matters further, the airline, which entered bankruptcy protection for the second instance in August, did not possess the aircraft and their engines would have had to be acquired separately. The plan has since been paused, according to the report.

In the interim, Democrats on the House funding panel said in October that during this fall's historically lengthy federal shutdown, the DHS had already purchased two Gulfstream aircraft for $200 million.

“It has come to our attention that, in the midst of a government shutdown, the US Coast Guard entered into a sole source contract with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation to acquire two new G700 luxury aircraft to facilitate travel for the secretary and the deputy, at a cost to the public of $200m,” Democratic lawmakers wrote in a communication to the department.

A department representative informed the outlet that parts of its reporting about the plane purchases were incorrect but refused to provide further details.

The legislature had earlier authorized the termed “major immigration bill” in the summer, which dedicates roughly $170 billion for immigration-related and border security operations, a amount that makes ICE the most well-funded law enforcement agency in the federal government.

In September, it was revealed that the administration was moving individuals detained as part of its deportation agenda in ways that breached their constitutionally protected rights, often by air.

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