Fact Check: Is Kristi Noem still living in Coast Guard home after being fired as DHS secretary?

WASHINGTON, DC: An X post claimed that Kristi Noem, who was removed as DHS Secretary in early March 2026, has continued living in a waterfront residence at Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling. The post stated that the property is typically reserved for the US Coast Guard Commandant and suggested she remained there weeks after leaving office.

It comes after reporting indicated that Noem had been seen using the residence more than six weeks after her departure, following her earlier move-in after a change in Coast Guard leadership.

Claim: Kristi Noem continued to live in a waterfront residence after being fired

According to an X post shared by Factpostnews, it stated that, "Despite being fired as DHS Secretary, Kristi Noem is still living in a waterfront government residence typically reserved for the commandant of the Coast Guard."

The post circulated online following a Wall Street Journal report published on its website, which carried the headline, "Kristi Noem Has Continued Using a Waterfront Coast Guard House Since Ouster."

The article began by stating, "Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has continued using a waterfront house on a military base in Washington, DC, that she took over as a cabinet member, according to people familiar with the matter."

The report further provided additional details, stating, "A black Suburban SUV typically used by Noem was seen parked in front of the house earlier this week, those people said, and U.S. Coast Guard officials have spotted Noem on the base in recent days."

It also added, "Noem moved into the house on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, which is typically designated for the commandant of the Coast Guard, after President Trump last year fired Linda Fagan, the commandant at the time. The Coast Guard generally falls under the purview of the Department of Homeland Security."

Fact Check: Kristi Noem seems to be living in Coast Guard

The claim about Kristi Noem is partly based on her continued residence in Coast Guard housing but is misleading because it suggests improper or unauthorized occupation after being fired, which is not supported by official reporting.

Reports confirm that Kristi Noem has continued living in a waterfront government residence in Washington, DC, which is typically reserved for the US Coast Guard Commandant, even after she left her role as Homeland Security Secretary.

The residence is located at Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling and is normally intended for the Coast Guard’s top officer. Current reporting indicates she has remained there for weeks after she departed from office.

The phrase “despite being fired” is an oversimplification. Reporting indicates she was removed from her DHS role and reassigned to another government position rather than being dismissed without any further assignment.

Her continued stay is not confirmed as unauthorized or improper. Sources suggest the arrangement is linked to security considerations and temporary housing provisions, and officials have not stated that she is being evicted or occupying the residence unlawfully.

Claims that the housing is “typically reserved exclusively” for the Coast Guard Commandant overlook the fact that senior government residences can be temporarily reassigned under exceptional circumstances.

The residence became available following leadership changes within the Coast Guard. While the situation has attracted political criticism and media attention, there is no verified evidence of wrongdoing in her continued occupancy.