Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the head of the U.S. Coast Guard, has been fired. This news comes from a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) talking to Fox News. The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Benjamine Huffman, made the decision.
Why was Fagan let go? Here are the main reasons:
– She was dismissed at the start of Donald Trump’s second term as president.
– Concerns were raised about the security of the U.S. borders and her focus on diversity and inclusion efforts, which some believe took away from important tasks.
– Fagan’s leadership was criticized for issues like not effectively managing recruitment and operational readiness.
– There were complaints about delays and spending issues when acquiring essential equipment like icebreakers and helicopters, which are important for the Coast Guard’s work, especially in colder areas.
– Many feel she did not coordinate well with the DHS to ensure operations along U.S. maritime borders were effective, leading to problems like the interception of illegal drugs.
– She was also accused of lacking innovative strategies to keep Coast Guard personnel in critical roles and diverting resources towards diversity policies instead of focusing on essential operations.
Next, Admiral Kevin Lunday, who was Fagan’s vice commandant, will step in as the acting Commandant of the Coast Guard.
Fagan made history in 2021 when she was nominated by former President Joe Biden, becoming the first woman to lead a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. She officially started her role on June 1, 2022, overseeing a large number of active-duty and civilian members of the Coast Guard.
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