In a controversial move, the Trump administration fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan. Fagan, appointed by President Biden, was the first woman to lead a U.S. Armed Forces branch. An anonymous senior official from the Department of Homeland Security revealed that Fagan was dismissed by acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamin Huffman due to “leadership deficiencies, operational failures, and inability to advance the strategic objectives of the U.S. Coast Guard.” Fagan’s “excessive” focus on DEI initiatives was also criticized. Elon Musk, a Trump confidante, supported the decision. He posted on Twitter, saying,
