Social Media Responds: Something Feels Weird After Kristi Noem Reports Her Bag Stolen.

Social Media Responds: Something Feels Weird After Kristi Noem Reports Her Bag Stolen.

The news as it trends. See photos and some of the comments below.

On Sunday night, April 20, 2025, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, serving under Donald Trump, reported her bag had been stolen while dining at an exclusive restaurant in Washington, D.C.

Per reports, security footage revealed an unknown male, masked, discreetly taking her bag and leaving.

Kristi Noem’s stolen bag, according to multiple media reports, contained several items, including her driver’s license, medication, apartment keys, passport, DHS access badge, makeup bag, blank checks, and approximately $3,000 in cash.

The incident has raised concerns about security protocols for high-ranking officials, especially given the sensitive nature of some of the stolen items.

The Secret Service is investigating the theft to prevent misuse.

However, social media critics have had a lot to say as the news trends.

Online speculation suggests the incident may have been orchestrated to gain sympathy amidst recent backlash over Noem’s visit to El Salvador’s high-security prison, where she was criticized for wearing a luxury Rolex watch in front of inmates living in harsh conditions.

Some in the opposition have even called for a possible human rights investigation.

However, there is no concrete evidence to support claims of staging.

The stolen items highlight vulnerabilities even in secure environments and serve as a cautionary tale to be vigilant wherever one goes.

As the investigation continues, social media reactions reflect growing curiosity and skepticism over the circumstances of the theft and the Trump administration-appointed official.

The name of the restaurant where the incident took place has not been disclosed, and the security footage remains unreleased to the public as of the time this report was made.

See some of the social media responses below.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s blog.

Images / El Salvadorian inmates @ Dennis Consorte on X.