Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday clarified her living arrangements regarding Coast Guard housing, stating she is not residing in the home of the U.S. Coast Guard commandant.

"Let me clarify a couple things. I'm not in the Commandant's house. I'm in a Coast Guard House, but not the Commandant's house," Noem said during a public appearance.

The statement appears to address previous reports about her housing situation. Noem's comments suggest she is living in Coast Guard facilities but wanted to distinguish between general Coast Guard housing and the specific residence designated for the service's top officer.

The clarification comes as Noem has recently taken on her role leading the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Coast Guard among other agencies. Details about the specific Coast Guard housing arrangement and the duration of her stay were not immediately provided.

It is not uncommon for high-ranking government officials to utilize government housing or facilities, particularly when it relates to security considerations or operational requirements of their positions.