Homeland Security used a no‑bid contract to purchase 10 jets for deportation flights, spending $464 million.

The purchase was described as urgent, but the fleet has largely sat idle for months, raising questions about the procurement process.

Officials say the aircraft are on standby in case of increased deportation needs, but no flights have used them since acquisition.

Critics point to cost overruns and lack of transparency, noting that the jets were acquired without competitive bidding, leading to concerns about efficiency and oversight.