Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been staying in a military home normally used by the Coast Guard’s top officer without paying rent. The unusual arrangement has sparked criticism from Democrats and Coast Guard officials who say it wastes military resources and sets a troubling precedent.
Noem moved into Quarters 1 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington after her home address was published online. The spacious waterfront residence is typically reserved for the Coast Guard commandant, the service’s highest-ranking officer. This marks the first time a DHS secretary has lived in government housing, according to former Obama administration DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson.
