In a sudden and unceremonious move, former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan was evicted from her lavish home in Washington with only three hours’ notice on Tuesday. This abrupt eviction, without even allowing her time to gather her personal belongings, was reportedly orchestrated by the Trump administration.
Fagan, a highly respected four-star admiral and the first woman to lead a military branch, had been removed from her position as the Coast Guard’s top officer early in President Trump’s tenure. The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Coast Guard, cited concerns regarding border security and what they deemed as an “excessive focus” on diversity, equity, and inclusion as reasons for her dismissal.
Her removal from the prestigious position she held since 2022 was seen as a move by the new administration to assert its authority. Unlike the process for removing leaders of other military branches, Fagan’s dismissal was swift and seemingly aimed at signaling the administration’s stance on diversity and immigration.
The decision to evict Fagan from her residence at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling was met with criticism, with one of her allies describing it as “petty and personal.” Despite the DHS official justifying the eviction by stating that she had been terminated for cause and therefore needed to vacate the admiral quarters, the suddenness of the eviction raised eyebrows.
Following the directive to leave her home, Fagan was given only three hours to comply. Despite her objections to DHS officials photographing the interior of her residence, she left the premises, leaving behind many of her personal items. She spent the night with friends as the United States Transportation Command was tasked with relocating her belongings.
While the DHS official mentioned that alternative housing arrangements were made for Fagan, details about the new accommodations were not provided. The abrupt eviction and subsequent events surrounding Fagan’s removal from her luxury home have raised questions about the motivations and treatment of high-ranking officials in the changing political landscape.
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