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Nov 13, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security bypassed competitive bidding for a large advertising contract tied to Kristi Noem's network Corroborated Economic Structure

The contract process raised concerns about patronage, emergency procurement abuse, and the use of public money to reward connected firms.

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Kristi Noem's DHS Ad Campaign Bypasses Bidding Process — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security has been criticized for bypassing the competitive bidding process in awarding a $200 million ad campaign contract.
DHS Invokes National Emergency for Advertising Campaign — The Department of Homeland Security invoked a "national emergency" to bypass bids for a $220 million advertising campaign, benefiting a firm with ties to Secretary Kristi Noem.

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Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountability Crisis becomes a profit opportunity for those closest to power Crony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governance Emergency powers are normalized and permanent State power is outsourced to unaccountable private contractors

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