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Trump Administration Directs Admiral to Leave Official Residence Within Three Hours
Admiral Linda Fagan, the inaugural woman to lead a U.S. military branch, was compelled to leave her home on short notice due to unforeseen circumstances following her removal.
Admiral Linda Fagan, the former commander of the U.S. Coast Guard, who was removed by President Donald Trump two weeks ago, received a directive to vacate her official residence at the Anacostia-Bolling military base with only three hours' notice.
As reported by NBC, Fagan was ordered by acting Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Landy at 2:00 p.m. to leave her home by 5:00 p.m., following directives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This came despite previous assurances that she would have 60 days to secure alternative housing.
After the order was issued, aides to Sean Planke, a senior DHS official and former Coast Guard officer, requested access to the residence for filming purposes.
Fagan expressed her objection to this request, stating to a fellow Coast Guard officer, "I do not approve them coming into my house, whether I am there or not." Landy conveyed her message to Planke’s team, cautioning that any entry would be considered trespassing.
A senior officer close to Fagan described the situation as "forceful and strange." A DHS official, who requested anonymity, confirmed the eviction order, stating, "She was fired appropriately two weeks ago and continued to live in the Admirals’ Row." The official claimed that alternative housing had been offered, a statement refuted by Fagan’s associate, who contended that no such options were provided.
The DHS official could not verify if the directive originated directly from Trump.
Fagan, who made history in 2022 as the first woman to lead a U.S. military branch, was let go on Trump's second day in office.
The Department of Homeland Security cited "border security issues" and "an overemphasis on diversity and equality" as justifications for her dismissal.
As reported by NBC, Fagan was ordered by acting Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Landy at 2:00 p.m. to leave her home by 5:00 p.m., following directives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This came despite previous assurances that she would have 60 days to secure alternative housing.
After the order was issued, aides to Sean Planke, a senior DHS official and former Coast Guard officer, requested access to the residence for filming purposes.
Fagan expressed her objection to this request, stating to a fellow Coast Guard officer, "I do not approve them coming into my house, whether I am there or not." Landy conveyed her message to Planke’s team, cautioning that any entry would be considered trespassing.
A senior officer close to Fagan described the situation as "forceful and strange." A DHS official, who requested anonymity, confirmed the eviction order, stating, "She was fired appropriately two weeks ago and continued to live in the Admirals’ Row." The official claimed that alternative housing had been offered, a statement refuted by Fagan’s associate, who contended that no such options were provided.
The DHS official could not verify if the directive originated directly from Trump.
Fagan, who made history in 2022 as the first woman to lead a U.S. military branch, was let go on Trump's second day in office.
The Department of Homeland Security cited "border security issues" and "an overemphasis on diversity and equality" as justifications for her dismissal.
