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Trump gives first female Coast Guard Leader, Linda Fagan three hours to vacate her home

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Former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan was given just three hours to leave her home after she was removed by the Trump administration.

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Fagan, who was the first woman to lead a military branch, was ousted because of claims that she focused too much on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Coast Guard officials had granted her a 60-day waiver to find new housing, according to a source.

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However, on Tuesday, Homeland Security officials told acting Commandant Kevin Lunday to remove her immediately.

They stated that “the president wants her out of quarters,” according to someone who knows about the situation.

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DHS commented on the situation: “She was terminated with cause two weeks ago today and she was still living in those admiral quarters,” the official said, confirming that Fagan had been told to leave.

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The official mentioned that they could not confirm or deny the three-hour timeline.

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