Overview

• Admiral Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a U.S. military branch, was evicted from her home at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling with only three hours' notice on Tuesday.
• Fagan was dismissed as Coast Guard Commandant two weeks earlier, with the Department of Homeland Security citing operational failures, recruitment issues, and an 'excessive focus' on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Her abrupt eviction reportedly left most of her personal belongings behind, and she spent the night at a friend's residence after leaving the property.
• The Trump administration's decision to remove Fagan was framed as part of a broader effort to prioritize border security and signal opposition to DEI policies within government institutions.
• Fagan's tenure faced criticism over issues like delays in acquiring critical Coast Guard assets, handling of sexual assault investigations, and insufficient coordination on border security operations.