Adm. Linda Fagan, the first female commandant of the US Coast Guard, was removed from her post shortly after President Trump's inauguration. Her dismissal was attributed to her performance regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, border security, and operational deficiencies, according to senior DHS officials. Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman acknowledged her service but did not elaborate on the reasons for her removal. Fagan’s exit marks a significant leadership change in the military amid a potential purge of existing military leadership by the new administration.
Adm. Linda Fagan's removal as commandant of the US Coast Guard highlights concerns over leadership performance and strategic objectives under the new Trump administration.
Fagan was the first woman to lead a military branch, but her dismissal signals a broader purge in the military as part of new administration's directives.
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