Coast Guard commandant terminated for border violations, DEI spotlight: source

EXCLUSIVE: The commandant of the US Coast Guard has been fired due to border concerns, recruitment concerns and an “erosion of trust,” a senior DHS official confirmed to Fox News.

Adm. Linda Lee Fagan has been relieved of her duties by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamin Huffman, the official said.

Fagan demonstrated leadership deficiencies, operational failures, and an inability to achieve the Coast Guard’s strategic goals.

Admiral Linda Fagan. (US Coast Guard)

These include failure to address border security threats, inadequate leadership in recruitment and retention, mismanagement of key procurements such as icebreakers and helicopters, excessive focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and “erosion of trust” due to mismanagement and cover-ups. includes Operation Fouled Anchor.

Fagan served as the 27th Commandant of the Coast Guard beginning June 1, 2022. He is tasked with overseeing all global Coast Guard operations and 42,000 active, 7,000 reserve and 8,700 civilian personnel, as well as 21,000 Coast Guard support. volunteers.