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Kristi Noem's husband entered a Christian 'sexual health' rehab in January: report

Kristi Noem , who was removed as DHS secretary in March, is reportedly still occupying a taxpayer-funded U.S. Coast Guard home in Washington, D.C.

Democratic Representative Robert Garcia sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on May 1, demanding answers regarding Noem's continued residency and questioning Mullin's stewardship of DHS resources.

Garcia highlighted that the previous Coast Guard commandant, Linda Fagan, was fired by President Donald Trump on January 21, 2025, and evicted from the property with only three hours' notice, despite a waiver.

Noem, who moved into the home in August 2025, claims she pays rent for the facility and moved there after details about her previous residence were published.

The current Coast Guard commandant, Admiral Kevin Lunday,…