Coast Guard, Linda L. Fagan

Coast Guard leader fired by new DHS officials
Commandant Linda Fagan had received bipartisan criticisms from members of Congress who accused the USCG of resisting oversight.
Has US Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan Been Fired? What We Know
According to Fox News, Fagan was dismissed from her role as U.S. Coast Guard Commandant by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman.
Trump administration fires Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan
The Trump administration ousted Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan, who is the first woman to lead a branch of the U.S. military.
Trump admin removes commandant of Coast Guard, citing border failures and focus on DEI
The commandant of the US Coast Guard has been removed from her position over “leadership deficiencies” and “operational failures,” a Department of Homeland Security official confirmed to CNN on Tuesday.
Trailblazing US Coast Guard leader becomes first top military officer fired after Trump takes office
A senior DHS official said her removal was due to a range of alleged problems, including DEI initiatives and border security issues.
Coast Guard commandant fired over operational failures, response to sexual assault cover-up
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan’s tenure began in June 2022 and has been plagued over the past year with a decision by her predecessor. She was fired Tuesday.
First female Coast Guard commandant ousted
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan, who made history as the first female uniformed leader of a U.S. military branch, was unexpectedly ousted by President Trump less than 24 hours into his second term.
Trump removes US Coast Guard chief, official cites DEI focus
The Trump administration has fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.
Coast Guard Commandant relieved of duty over ‘leadership deficiencies,’ excessive focus on DEI
Adm. Kevin Lunday, the vice commandant, is expected to fill the vacancy in an acting capacity until the Senate confirms a replacement.
Trump Fires Coast Guard Chief, First Woman To Lead Branch Of U.S. Military
The firing comes amid Trump’s pledge to reshape the U.S. military and rid the nation of what he calls “woke” generals.
Trump admin. fires Coast Guard chief
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan has been fired from her role atop the U.S. military branch as President Trump's administration takes shape. Fagan was the first woman to have the leadership role.
Coast Guard commandant terminated over border lapses, recruitment, DEI focus: official
The commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard has been terminated amid border, recruitment concerns, "erosion of trust," a senior ...
Coast Guard orders forces to ‘Gulf of America’ after admiral ousted
The deployment was ordered after the Trump administration signaled its intent to rename the Gulf of Mexico and moved quickly ...
Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee
President Trump fired the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard and eliminated all the members ...
Coast Guard to ‘surge assets’ to South Florida to comply with Trump executive order
The effort is meant to “to deter and prevent a maritime mass migration from Haiti and/or Cuba,” according to a statement.