A new report claims that former Department of Homeland Security leader Kristi Noem lost more than just her government position after being removed from the role. According to sources cited in a political gossip report, she may also have lost access to one of the most exclusive private clubs in the United States.
Report Says Noem Lost Mar-a-Lago Membership
According to journalist Rob Shuter, Kristi Noem no longer has a complimentary membership at Mar-a-Lago following her reported removal from leadership at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The report appeared in Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack newsletter on March 10.
Sources quoted in the report said that certain privileges tied to political influence can quickly disappear once someone is no longer part of a president’s inner circle.
A Palm Beach insider reportedly told the outlet:
“Cabinet members get certain perks while they’re in favor. But once you’re no longer in the inner circle, those privileges disappear pretty quickly.”
Membership at Trump’s Private Club
Donald Trump owns the exclusive Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, which has become a central gathering place for political allies and supporters.
According to the report, Noem previously had complimentary access to the club while she held influence in the administration.
However, sources claim that if she wants to regain membership now, she would need to pay the full cost.
Reported membership costs include:
| Fee Type | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Initiation Fee | About $1 million |
| Annual Dues | Around $20,000 |
Membership also requires approval through the club’s application process.
Noem’s New Diplomatic Role
The report says Noem is currently serving as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a position referenced by sources discussing her status within Trump’s political circle.
According to insiders cited by the newsletter, holding that title does not automatically grant her access to Mar-a-Lago.
One source told the outlet that if she wants to return to the club, she would have to reapply like other prospective members.
Sources Say She Was Surprised by Removal
According to a Washington insider quoted in the report, Noem was reportedly caught off guard by her removal from the Department of Homeland Security.
The source said she believed she had been one of Trump’s most loyal allies.
“She was completely blindsided,” the insider reportedly told the outlet.
No Official Confirmation
The claims about the club membership and Noem’s reaction come from unnamed sources cited in the Substack report.
Neither Kristi Noem nor Donald Trump has publicly confirmed the details described in the report.
Because the story relies on anonymous sources, the full circumstances surrounding her membership status remain unclear.
