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Reported: DHS seeks approval to purchase luxury jet for deportation flights and cabinet travel

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 19, 2026

    NBC News reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sought approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to purchase a $70 million Boeing 737 Max 8, which DHS officials have described as a "luxury jet," to use to deport immigrants and transport cabinet members. A DHS spokesperson stated that the plane, which is equipped with bedrooms, showers, a bar, and multiple flat-screen TVs, will be partially "retrofitted" to use for deportations. However, one DHS official involved in the procurement request stated that the idea that the plane will be used for deportations is "far-fetched."

    Trump 2.0 [ID #2225]

    2026.02.19 Reported: 'No expense has been spared': Inside a luxury jet DHS wants to buy for deportations - NBC News
  2. Effective Date

    March 19, 2026

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Reported
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: Enforcement
Agencies Affected: DHS ICE Other

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