Former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a U.S. military branch, was abruptly evicted from her residence at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling with only three hours’ notice by the Trump administration on Tuesday. Fagan, who let go of her position on Trump’s second day in office, was criticized for among other reasons, an “overemphasis” on diversity, equity, and inclusion, border security, and how sexual assault allegations were handled at the Coast Guard Academy.
As the news reports went, Fagan was only halfway through changing addresses because she had been issued a 60-day waiver to locate an alternate residence. The Homeland Security authorities were demanding she be moved out now, Acting Commandant Kevin Lunday reported, “because the president wants her out of quarters.”
She is reported to have been evicted abruptly, making it impossible for her to get most of her personal belongings; she spent the night with friends. The U.S. Transportation Command has since been tasked to move her stuff from the house.
A Homeland Security official confirmed the eviction but could not confirm the timeline, though they noted Fagan was supposed to have evacuated the admiral quarters given she was terminated two weeks prior. The official said alternative housing will be provided, but didn’t get into specifics-which was contradicted by a Fagan ally who said no such offer was made during the discussions over her eviction.
This incident represents a larger narrative on the approach the Trump administration used in terms of leadership changes and policy enforcement, especially concerning the position on diversity initiatives and acting swiftly against the perceived inefficiencies.
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