Trump fires Coast Guard commandant over DEI, security, Fox News reports
- Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Lee Fagan was fired by Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman on Monday, leading to a leadership shakeup for the force.
- Fagan was terminated due to a failure to address border security threats and an excessive focus on diversity programs, according to officials.
- Fagan had been in her role since June 2022 and was the first uniformed woman to lead a military branch.
- Trump and his cabinet nominees plan to refocus the U.S. military on readiness and lethality, moving away from diversity initiatives.
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Rep. Scholten blasts Trump for firing Coast Guard chief • Michigan Advance
President Joe Biden poses for a photo with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, incoming Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan and outgoing Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz at the U.S. Coast Guard Change of Command Ceremony Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.(Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)A Michigan lawmaker is among those calling out the Trump administration’s “middle-o…
POLITICS: Trump Dismisses Coast Guard Admiral Over Obsession With Pushing DEI – USSA News – U-S-NEWS.COM
Adm. Linda Fagan, the first female leader of the U.S. Coast Guard, has been relieved from her duties amid concerns raised by the Trump administration. The Daily Mail reported that Fagan’s departure follows the administration’s unease about her focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and her handling of historical misconduct investigations. Fagan, age 61, was removed from her position by Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benj…
First Coast Guard Female Commandant Fired Over Leadership and Border Security Issues
A groundbreaking leadership appointment in the U.S. military comes to an unexpected end as the Coast Guard faces significant organizational challenges. According to Fox News, Adm. Linda Lee Fagan, who made history as the first woman to lead any U.S. military branch, has been terminated from her position as Coast Guard Commandant by Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman due to multiple leadership deficiencies and operational fai…
Trump Fires Coast Guard Commandant in Major Leadership Shake-Up
Admiral Linda Lee Fagan has been relieved of her duties amid serious questions about her leadership, focus on diversity efforts, and handling of key security and operational issues. Key Facts: • Admiral Fagan was fired by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman. • Concerns included failure to address border threats and recruitment challenges. • Delays and cost overruns in acquiring icebreakers and helicopters added to the backlash. …
President Trump Overhauls DHS: Disbands ENTIRE Advisory Committee, Citing 'Misuse of Resources' — Also Fires TSA and Coast Guard Chiefs | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft
In a bold move, President Trump has dismantled key leadership within the Department of Homeland Security, citing resource mismanagement. Read more about the significant implications of these changes for national security.
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