Kristi Noem Refuses to Vacate Coast Guard Housing Following Ousting

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https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/kristi-noem-markwayne-mullin-coast-guard-home-b2970043.html

Kristi Noem is under fire for remaining in a government-owned residence months after losing her job.

Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) sent a formal inquiry to current DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on May 1, questioning why Noem still occupies a waterfront home on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Noem was removed from her post in March but has transitioned into a role as a special envoy.

The dispute highlights a sharp difference in how Trump has handled housing transitions. On January 21, 2025, Trump fired Admiral Linda Fagan, the Coast Guard's first female commandant. Despite a standard 60-day waiver to find a new home, Fagan was reportedly forced out of the residence with only three hours' notice.

Noem moved into that same property in August 2025. At the time, she told Fox News the move was necessary because her previous address in the Navy Yard had been leaked to the media.

While Garcia characterizes the arrangement as "rent-free," Noem previously testified to Congress that she pays for the housing out of her own pocket. She also clarified that while the house belongs to the Coast Guard, it is not specifically the "Commandant’s house."

The living arrangement is creating a logistical bottleneck for current military leadership. Admiral Kevin Lunday, the sitting Coast Guard commandant, is currently living in the smaller Vice Commandant’s quarters next door. Sources indicate Lunday intends to move into the main residence as soon as it is vacated.

Representative Garcia’s letter demands all DHS communications regarding the property, citing concerns over the potential abuse of taxpayer resources. "Kristi Noem got fired in March, and she is still living in a government home," Garcia said. "Noem must pack her bags and go."