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(L-R) David Pekoske, Linda Fagan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

President Donald Trump has taken decisive action to reshape the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), dismissing the heads of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast Guard before their terms were set to expire.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Trump eliminated all members of a key aviation security advisory group.<\/p>\n

Members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee received a memo on Tuesday stating that DHS is eliminating the membership of all advisory committees. The memo cited a \u201ccommitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that DHS activities prioritize our national security.\u201d<\/p>\n

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An internal memo dated January 20 from DHS Acting Secretary Benjamin Huffman, first obtained by NPR, underscored the administration\u2019s resolve to overhaul the agency, stating:<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn alignment with the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s (DHS) commitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that DHS activities prioritize our national security, I am directing the termination of all current memberships on advisory committees within DHS, effective immediately.<\/p>\n

Future committee activities will be focused solely on advancing our critical mission to protect the homeland and support DHS\u2019s strategic priorities. To outgoing advisory board members, you are welcome to reapply, thank you for your service.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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JUST IN: President Trump\u2019s Department of Homeland Security just FIRED the entire advisory committee, citing \u201cmisuse of resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

Biden\u2019s DHS funneled BILLIONS to facilitating illegal immigrants, so this move is much needed.<\/p>\n

DHS is FINALLY getting an overhaul pic.twitter.com\/npOy88Y2z0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This sweeping action includes the dismissal of two key officials: David Pekoske, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Admiral Linda Fagan, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.<\/p>\n

David Pekoske was initially appointed as TSA Administrator by President Trump in 2017 and reappointed by President Joe Biden in 2022 for a second five-year term, confirmed by the Senate with a 77-18 vote.<\/a><\/p>\n

Despite his term not expiring until 2027, Pekoske was removed from his position on Monday, by President Trump. No specific reasons were provided for his dismissal.<\/p>\n

Admiral Linda Fagan made history as the first female leader of a U.S. armed service branch when she became the Coast Guard Commandant in June 2022.<\/p>\n

She was relieved of her duties on Tuesday, by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate that her termination was due to concerns over recruitment challenges, mismanagement in acquisitions, and an excessive focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, according to the New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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