Former Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan was abruptly removed from her home on Tuesday with only three hours’ warning, according to sources.
President Donald Trump had dismissed Fagan on his second day in office, citing concerns over her focus on diversity and security priorities. Homeland Security officials ordered her removal despite a prior 60-day housing waiver.
The order to vacate reportedly originated from senior officials invoking Trump’s directive. Fagan contested attempts to photograph her residence, ultimately leaving behind most of her belongings.
She spent the night with friends while arrangements for her belongings were being handled by U.S. Transportation Command.
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