In a surprising and abrupt turn of events, the Trump administration evicted Admiral Linda L. Fagan, the former highest-ranking woman in the U.S. military, from her government-provided residence.

Fagan, who served as the Commandant of the Coast Guard, was given only three hours to vacate her home after her ouster, a decision that many are calling petty and personal.

A Sudden and Unexpected Eviction

Fagan, who had served in the Coast Guard for decades, learned about her termination on January 20, shortly after President Trump took office.

The news came while she was waiting to take a photo with Trump at the Commander in Chief ball that night.

Despite the firing, Fagan continued to reside in her government-funded home at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

That was until Tuesday, when Homeland Security officials informed acting Commandant Kevin Lundy that she had to vacate the residence immediately. Lundy then told Fagan she had just three hours to leave.

A friend of Fagan’s described the situation as a “strange power play” that felt personal and unnecessary. Initially, Fagan had been given a 60-day waiver to find new housing, but the order to leave was suddenly expedited, leaving her with no time to prepare.

A Dispute Over Access to Her Home

The situation became even more tense when Fagan’s team received a call from aides to Sean Plankey, a senior advisor at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The aides instructed Fagan to leave the house unlocked so that photographs of the interior could be taken.

However, Fagan firmly resisted, stating she would not allow anyone into her home without her permission, whether she was present or not. She made it clear that any attempt to access the house would be considered trespassing, and this message was passed along to Plankey’s team.

Despite the confrontation over the photos, Fagan left the house, reportedly leaving many of her personal items behind.

She spent the night at a friend’s house, while her personal belongings were later moved by US Transportation Command.

The Reason for Fagan’s Removal

While officials could not confirm whether President Trump was personally behind the eviction order, one DHS official claimed the action made sense given that Fagan had been fired two weeks prior for what was described as “leadership deficiencies” and “operational failures.”

The DHS pointed to Fagan’s inability to advance the Coast Guard’s strategic objectives, including border security and drug prevention efforts.

Furthermore, they criticized her “excessive focus” on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, a stance that was seen as a point of contention for many in the administration.

Fagan had long been an advocate for diversity within the military, believing that diverse teams were stronger and more resilient.

In a 2023 interview with Military Families Magazine, she explained that diverse work teams outperformed homogeneous ones and provided deeper, more varied perspectives.

A Pioneering Career Cut Short

Fagan was nominated by President Biden in April 2022 to serve as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, making history as the first female to hold such a high position within one of the armed forces branches.

Her supporters hailed the appointment as a monumental step for gender equality in the military, but her tenure was abruptly cut short by the Trump administration’s decision to remove her.

As the controversy surrounding her eviction continues, many are left wondering whether Fagan’s focus on diversity and inclusion played a larger role in her dismissal than the operational issues cited by DHS.

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