In response to President Trump's executive order aimed at securing the border, the U.S. Coast Guard announced a significant increase in maritime operations in South Florida and other strategic areas. Following a leadership change within the Coast Guard, acting commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday outlined plans to deploy various assets, including ships and aircraft, to deter maritime migration from Haiti and Cuba. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance border security along multiple U.S. maritime territories and specifically targets locations where illegal entries may spike.
The announcement comes the same day the acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman fired Adm. Linda Fagan as commandant of the Coast Guard, marking a significant leadership change.
Adm. Kevin Lunday stated that the decision to flood South Florida with more Coast Guard members is in adherence with Trump's executive order on border security.
The Coast Guard will surge ships, boats, and aircraft to South Florida and other areas to bolster anti-maritime migration efforts, complying with government directives.
This increase in presence aims to deter and prevent maritime mass migration from countries like Haiti and Cuba to the U.S. via maritime routes.
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