Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has made a bold move that is raising eyebrows across D.C.
After a bombshell report exposed her cozy living setup with senior adviser Corey Lewandowski, Noem has uprooted from her swanky Navy Yard condo to the Coast Guard Commandant’s quarters at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, citing security concerns as threats mount, as the Daily Mail reports.
Let’s rewind a bit to set the stage.
From Navy Yard to military base
Over the winter, Noem settled into a stylish two-bedroom condo in the upscale Navy Yard neighborhood, shelling out $3,750 a month for panoramic views of Southeast Washington and the Anacostia River.
Just across the street, in a luxury building boasting a lap pool and spa, lived Lewandowski, a key Trump adviser and Noem’s so-called “de facto chief of staff.”
Their proximity didn’t go unnoticed, and in April, DailyMail.com dropped a report detailing their neighboring residences, complete with photos and specifics that stirred the pot.
Security concerns or convenient cover?
Shortly after the story broke, Noem packed up and relocated several miles away to the waterfront military installation in Southwest D.C., leaving her Navy Yard rental behind — but still paying the rent.
Her stated reason? Security threats, amplified by the exposure of her living situation and a reported 830% surge in assaults on ICE agents under her watch.
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin doubled down, saying, “Following the Daily Mail’s publication of where Secretary Noem lives, she has faced an increase in threats.”
Critics smell alternative explanation
But not everyone is buying the security excuse, with some insiders suggesting it’s more about dodging the spotlight than dodging danger.
An administration official quipped to DailyMail.com, “She wanted to move so photographers couldn’t show what’s going on.” Turns out, dodging cameras might be harder than dodging criticism.
Meanwhile, Lewandowski, 51, remains in his Navy Yard pad and, according to insiders, still drops by Noem’s new digs at the military base.
Rumors, roles under scrutiny
Adding fuel to the fire are longstanding whispers of a personal relationship between Noem and Lewandowski, both married, though they’ve consistently denied any affair.
Lewandowski’s murky role as a “special government employee” at DHS — exempt from many ethics rules — and his frequent presence alongside Noem on official trips, from border visits in Mexico to ICE raids in New York, only deepens the speculation.
Critics have even dubbed Noem “ICE Barbie” for what they see as a flair for dramatic optics over substance, often with Lewandowski in tow, as if public safety is a photo op waiting to happen.
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Author: Mae Slater
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