Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren terminates Vice President Richelle Montoya's authority and said she no longer represents him or his administration.

The president of one of the largest Native American tribes in the U.S. has removed responsibilities from his vice president. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren says Navajo Vice President Richelle Montoya no longer represents his administration.

A recall effort to oust Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has culminated in allegations of harassment, dishonesty and bullying behavior. In a press conference held Tuesday, Nygren described the people behind the recall committee as power-hungry individuals with little regard for the Navajo community.

The president of one of the largest Native American tribes in the U.S. announced he has removed responsibilities from his vice president, saying she no longer represents his administration and should consider resigning from the highest office within the Navajo Nation to ever be held by a woman.