Trump FIRES Female Coast Guard Commandant – Details

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(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a surprise decision, new President Donald Trump has fired Admiral Linda Fagan as US Coast Guard Commandant sparking heated debates on military leadership and the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the armed forces.

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Terminated for alleged failures in handling border security and recruitment issues, Fagan’s focus on DEI policies was a key reason for her removal.

This decision highlights tensions between upholding conservative values and shifting military priorities.

Admiral Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the U.S. armed forces, was fired by the Trump administration at the start of his second term.

Official statements pointed to “leadership deficiencies, operational failures, and inability to advance the strategic objectives of the U.S. Coast Guard” as reasons for her dismissal, according to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamin Huffman, The Military Times reports.

This dismissal reveals a broader agenda within the administration to reshape leadership by eliminating DEI programs across federal agencies.

A senior Department of Homeland Security official indicated Fagan’s excessive focus on DEI policies was detrimental to her role.

Admiral Fagan was criticized for mismanagement in areas including key acquisitions and handling the Coast Guard’s recruitment efforts, despite achieving notable recruitment success not seen since 2007.

“[She was dismissed] because of her leadership deficiencies, operational failures, and inability to advance the strategic objectives of the U.S. Coast Guard,” said a senior DHS official, cited by CBS News.

Democrat lawmakers have not remained silent about this controversial move.

Critics, including Rep. Joe Courtney and Sen. Maria Cantwell, have labeled Fagan’s firing an “abuse of power” and argue that her achievements should have been recognized.

Retired Adm. Thad Allen defended Fagan, emphasizing her integrity and suggesting political motivations behind her dismissal.

This move also sheds light on ongoing issues within the Coast Guard, such as its handling of sexual assault cases and budgetary constraints affecting national security responsibilities.

Admiral Fagan’s removal came after her efforts to address these issues, although more than half of the proposed actions from an investigation into sexual assault allegations had been implemented.

“Under my statutory authority as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security I have relieved Admiral Linda L. Fagan of her duties as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. She served a long and illustrious career, and I thank her for her service to our nation,” declared Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamin Huffman.

The spotlight is now on Admiral Kevin Lunday, appointed as acting chief following Fagan’s dismissal.

With ongoing challenges and scrutiny of the Coast Guard’s operations, Lunday must navigate the complexities left by his predecessor and work towards aligning with the strategic objectives laid out by the administration.

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