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Political Elites Move into Military Housing Amid Violence

10/31/2025

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Stephen Miller, senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, and Kristi Noem, governor of South Dakota, have moved into military housing in Washington, D.C., citing security concerns amid rising political violence.
The trend has strained housing for military personnel.
Past administrations housed some officials on bases, making the current number unprecedented and blurring civilian–military lines.
Experts warn that the shift signals political elites' protected bubble and threatens democratic norms.

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Stephen Miller, senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, and Kristi Noem, governor of South Dakota, have moved into military housing in Washington, D.C., citing security concerns amid rising political violence.
The trend has strained housing for military personnel.
Past administrations housed some officials on bases, making the current number unprecedented and blurring civilian–military lines.
Experts warn that the shift signals political elites' protected bubble and threatens democratic norms.