MAGA supporters and conservatives have defended Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem after she was wearing what some allege to be a Rolex worth thousands while visiting an El Salvadoran prison camp.
Noem filmed a video at the camp in which she can be seen standing in front of dozens of incarcerated migrants, largely Venezuelan nationals, who are facing deportation.
"I also want everybody to know, if you come to our country illegally, this is one of the consequences you can face. First of all, do not come to our country illegally. You will be removed and you will be prosecuted. Know that this facility is one of the tools in our toolkit that we will use," Noem said in the video.
This is the sickest shit i have ever seen in my life oh my god. pic.twitter.com/CxriT9ou7t
— Tim Miller (@Timodc) March 27, 2025
Eagle-eyed viewers spotted the gold watch on Noem's wrist, leading some to claim it could be a Rolex worth nearly $60,000.
"It appears that Kristi Noem may have worn a $60K Rolex during her visit to the El Salvadoran prison camp today," MeidasTouch Network posted to X.
It appears that Kristi Noem may have worn a $60K Rolex during her visit to the El Salvadoran prison camp today. pic.twitter.com/5QWfqzrtzN
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) March 27, 2025
While some criticized Noem for accessorizing so extravagantly to visit a detention camp, supporters of the Trump administration rushed to her defense, stating that the former South Dakota governor should be allowed to wear whatever she chooses.
"What is wrong with having wealth?" one user questioned.
What is wrong with having wealth?
— Thomas Marchetti (@ThomasMarchet13) March 27, 2025
"She's successful. I'm sure that pissed you nerds off," wrote another.
She’s successful. I’m sure that pissed you nerds off 😂
— Rob Schmitt (@SchmittNYC) March 27, 2025
"And???? So what? Is it against the law to own nice things?" wrote a third.
And???? So what? Is it against the law to own nice things?
— MAGA Jersey Girl (@Lainie19148) March 27, 2025
"Good for her! She should have worn a diamond tiara while she explained how were cleaning up the democrats pro-criminal horror show. Cry somewhere else," said a fourth.
Good for her! She should have worn a diamond tiara while she explained how were cleaning up the democrats pro-criminal horror show. Cry somewhere else
— Mike Joseph (@MikeJosephAZ) March 27, 2025
Critics have voiced concerns about how Noem was able to afford such an expensive item on a politician's salary. However, others reiterated that it has not been confirmed that the watch is in fact a Rolex, and suggested it could be a dupe or another brand instead.
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