【环球网报道 记者 李梓瑜】美国联邦政府"停摆"继续，美国国土安全部斥资约1.72亿美元，为部长克 丽丝蒂·诺姆及其他高官购买两架"湾流G700"豪华飞机，引发质疑。据美国《国会山报》最新报道，诺 姆当地时间20日对此作出回应。 英国《独立报》当地时间10月18日称，民主党议员批评此举是诺姆以纳税人资金为代价、挥霍无度的又 一例证，尤其是在联邦政府"停摆"期间。报道说，《纽约时报》查阅的一封信件显示，美国康涅狄格州 民主党籍众议员罗莎·德劳罗和伊利诺伊州民主党籍众议员劳伦·安德伍德要求诺姆"澄清资金来源"。他 们在信中说，"我们对您（诺姆）的判断力、领导力以及作为纳税人资金管理者应尽的责任深感担忧"。 《国会山报》补充说，康涅狄格州民主党籍参议员理查德·布卢门塔尔同日在社交平台X上发帖称，"诺 姆部长斥资超1.7亿美元购置飞机用于她的豪华旅行，这笔钱本足以支付美国联邦运输安全管理局 （TSA）和空中交通管制员的大量薪水。"布卢门塔尔说，"她应当向这些关键岗位工作人员支付薪资， 停止将个人利益置于尽职尽责的公职人员之上"。 报道称，诺姆当日在新闻发布会上说，"这些飞机是海岸警卫队（隶属于国土安全部）的新机，用于 ...

Core Points - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has spent approximately $172 million to purchase two Gulfstream G700 luxury jets for Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and other officials, raising concerns amid the ongoing federal government shutdown [1][3] - Democratic lawmakers have criticized this expenditure as wasteful, particularly during a time when many public services are stalled due to the shutdown [3] Summary by Sections - **Expenditure Details** - The purchase of the Gulfstream G700 jets is justified by the Department of Homeland Security as necessary for "security reasons" [3] - The existing aircraft used by the department are over 20 years old, exceeding the operational lifespan of typical business jets [3] - **Political Reactions** - Democratic representatives Rosa DeLauro and Lauren Underwood have demanded clarification on the funding source for the jets, expressing concerns over Secretary Nielsen's judgment and management of taxpayer funds [3] - The ongoing government shutdown has led to significant public dissatisfaction, with protests erupting nationwide against current government policies [3] - **Context of Government Shutdown** - The federal government shutdown has entered its third week, affecting various public services and leading to the freezing or cancellation of funds for hundreds of projects, totaling at least $28 billion [3]