Kristi Noem, the ousted Homeland Security Secretary, continues to reside in a military waterfront home in Washington, D.C., more than six weeks after her removal from office, according to the Wall Street Journal. The residence is typically designated for Coast Guard officials, and the current commandant, Admiral Kevin Lunday, plans to move into the house Noem is occupying "imminently."
Background on the Residence
Noem moved onto the military base after protesters and paparazzi discovered her private residence's address while she oversaw the Trump administration’s anti-immigration crackdown. Her top aide, Corey Lewandowski, has also been seen at the home, and both have denied accusations of an extramarital affair.
Circumstances of Her Ousting
Noem's ousting by President Trump followed several incidents, including falsely accusing U.S. citizen protesters of being "domestic terrorists" and a controversial $220 million TV ad campaign she claimed Trump approved.
- She falsely labeled protesters as domestic terrorists.
- She ran a costly ad campaign without clear authorization.
Despite her dismissal, Noem's continued occupancy of the Coast Guard home has raised questions about protocol and transition timelines.
