Kristi Noem Loses Mar-a-Lago Membership After DHS Exit

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Kristi Noem has reportedly lost her complimentary Mar-a-Lago membership in Florida after being pushed out of the Department of Homeland Security, according to a report. Sources say she must now pay the $1 million initiation fee if she wants to continue circulating among the 'MAGA elite' at Trump's private club.

Why it matters

Noem's abrupt removal from DHS and loss of Mar-a-Lago access signals a sharp fall from Donald Trump's favor, raising questions about her political future after positioning herself as one of his most vocal defenders.

The details

Noem's free pass into Mar-a-Lago was reportedly a benefit tied directly to her standing with Trump. Sources say that once she was no longer considered part of Trump's inner orbit, that perk evaporated. Now, if Noem wants to continue visiting the club, she must pay the same seven-figure initiation fee as any other applicant.

• Noem was recently removed from her role at the Department of Homeland Security.

What’s next

It remains unclear whether Noem's loss of Mar-a-Lago access marks a temporary setback or the definitive end of her proximity to Trump. Her new role as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas may offer a path back into Trump's political universe, but sources say titles alone are not enough to regain the exclusive perks she once enjoyed.