Former Coast Guard Commandant Evicted with 3-Hour Notice

WASHINGTON — Former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the U.S. military, was abruptly evicted from her home at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling with just three hours’ notice on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the incident. The eviction followed her dismissal by the Trump administration, which cited border security concerns and equity issues as reasons for her removal.

Fagan, a four-star admiral who was named commandant in 2022, was terminated from her position on President Donald Trump‘s second day in office. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Coast Guard, confirmed the eviction but could not verify the three-hour timeline. A DHS official stated, “She was terminated with cause two weeks ago today and she was still living in those admiral quarters.”

Coast Guard leaders had initially granted Fagan a 60-day waiver to secure new housing. However, on Tuesday, acting Commandant Kevin Lunday was instructed by DHS officials to evict her immediately, reportedly because “the president wants her out of quarters.” Lunday informed Fagan at 2 p.m. that she had until 5 p.m. to vacate the premises.

Shortly after the eviction notice, Fagan’s team received a call from aides to Sean Plankey, a DHS senior adviser and retired Coast Guard officer, instructing her to leave the house unlocked for interior photography. Fagan objected, stating, “I do not authorize them to come into my house, whether I’m there or not.” Lunday relayed her concerns, warning that any attempt to access the property would constitute trespassing.

Fagan left the house with most of her personal belongings still inside, according to a former U.S. military official. She spent the night with friends, while the U.S. Transportation Command was tasked with moving her possessions. A DHS official confirmed that Fagan was provided alternative housing but did not specify the arrangements. A Fagan ally disputed this, claiming no alternative housing was offered during the eviction discussions.

The incident has drawn criticism from Fagan’s supporters, with one ally calling it “petty and personal.” The eviction underscores the Trump administration’s broader agenda, which includes a focus on border security and opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. NBC News reached out to the White House and the Coast Guard for comment but received no immediate response.