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Noem Stays in Official Home, Faces $220M Ad Probe

4/24/2026

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Noem Stays Post-Firing

Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem continues to live in the Anacostia-Bolling residence after President Donald Trump fired her on March 5 2026.
The Wall Street Journal reported Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski were seen at the residence over six weeks after her ouster.
Congressional hearings in March questioned Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about a $220 million TV ad campaign on deportations that showed her on horseback before Mount Rushmore.

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Lunday Moves In

Admiral Kevin Lunday, Coast Guard commandant, will occupy the waterfront residence used by Rep. Kristi Noem.
Lunday will vacate his house next to the Vice Commandant’s home to free it for Vice Commandant Thomas G. Allan Jr.
Rep. Jamie Raskin charged Noem with rent-free occupancy, a claim verified by a 2025 Washington Post report.
Corey Lewandowski, via his lawyer, denied any affair, saying visitors came in a business capacity.

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Noem Stays Post-Firing

Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem continues to live in the Anacostia-Bolling residence after President Donald Trump fired her on March 5 2026.
The Wall Street Journal reported Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski were seen at the residence over six weeks after her ouster.
Congressional hearings in March questioned Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about a $220 million TV ad campaign on deportations that showed her on horseback before Mount Rushmore.

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