The commandant of the US Coast Guard has been removed from her position due to reported leadership deficiencies and operational failures. A Department of Homeland Security official confirmed the decision on Tuesday.
Among the reasons cited for her removal were the failure to address border security threats and an excessive focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The Coast Guard also experienced significant shortfalls in recruiting personnel under her leadership, despite meeting or exceeding recruiting goals for the first time in six years in October.
