In a controversial move, President Donald Trump’s administration has dismissed Admiral Linda Fagan, the first woman to head a U.S. military service, from her position as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Coast Guard, has not publicly commented on the decision.
However, a senior official told Fox News that Fagan’s removal was due to her handling of border security threats, an overemphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and concerns about the Coast Guard’s management of sexual assault investigations.
Fagan’s ousting comes just days after Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, prioritizing border security as one of his key initiatives during his new term in office.
The official reportedly cited these issues as contributing factors to the erosion of trust within the Coast Guard.

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Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman acknowledged Fagan’s service in a message to the Coast Guard, saying, “She served a long and illustrious career, and I thank her for her service to our nation.”
Fagan had been leading the Coast Guard since 2022, after previously serving as its vice commandant.
Throughout her distinguished career, she had assignments across all seven continents, from Antarctica to Tokyo, Geneva, and Africa.
However, her biography, which had detailed her career achievements, has since been removed from the Coast Guard’s official website.
Her removal marks a significant moment in the military, as Fagan was the first woman ever to lead one of the U.S. armed services, a historic achievement that was widely celebrated upon her appointment.