In a new show of his commitment to cleaning up the entrenched bureaucracy within the White House, President Trump has fired three senior National Security Council staffers after a decisive meeting with right-wing activist Laura Loomer.
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This bold move comes as the Trump administration seeks to align its national security team with its America First agenda, removing individuals who don’t fully support this vision.
This intriguing development raises questions about the remaining NSC personnel’s loyalty and the potential impact on national security.
The firings reportedly involve Brian Walsh, Thomas Boodry, and David Feith, part of a broader effort to purge staff members who might not be loyal to President Trump’s policies.
According to sources, Loomer visited the Oval Office armed with opposition research on NSC staffers, making a case for their dismissal.
Loomer’s past involvement with the campaign and presence at Trump’s events has drawn attention and criticism, yet her influence appears significant enough to have swayed decisions at the highest levels.
The meeting that led to these terminations also included key figures like Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles and Vice President JD Vance, shedding light on the seriousness attributed to this action.
While the details of what transpired during Loomer’s meeting with Trump remain confidential, Loomer herself has spoken out about her ongoing commitment to strong vetting processes to protect the President and national security.
Yet the NSC seems tight-lipped on the matter. Brian Hughes, an NSC spokesman, simply stated, “NSC doesn’t comment on personnel matters.”
“Out of respect for President Trump and the privacy of the Oval Office, I’m going to decline on divulging any details about my Oval Office meeting with President Trump. It was an honor to meet with President Trump and present him with my research findings, I will continue working hard to support his agenda, and I will continue reiterating the importance of strong vetting, for the sake of protecting the President and our national security,” Laura Loomer said, cited by ABC News.
Despite the lack of official comment, the context surrounding these dismissals points to Loomer’s considerable influence.
Moreover, reports highlight her targeting of Alex Wong, a deputy to national security adviser Mike Waltz, raising suspicions about his loyalty.
Breaking: The White House fired at least 3 National Security Council staffers on Wednesday. Follows a meeting Wednesday in which Laura Loomer urged Trump to get rid of several members of his NSC staff.
The 3 officials include Brian Walsh, a director for intelligence and a…
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This incident follows the administration’s ongoing scrutiny of NSC staff, monitoring their interactions to ensure they align with Trump’s agenda.
The firings coincide with controversy over Mike Waltz’s use of the messaging app Signal for planning military operations, which had security implications when a journalist was accidentally included in sensitive discussions.
However, Trump continues to back Waltz, with the two attending events together, while Waltz has been sending staffers back to their home agencies if their commitment to the President’s vision is questionable.
It remains to be seen how these shifts will impact the NSC’s operations, especially with concerns over depleted expertise.
The Trump administration’s purge of over 150 NSC staffers in the past exemplifies a strong commitment to adhering strictly to the America First framework, and Laura Loomer appears to have been instrumental in enforcing this alignment.
