President Donald Trump has dismissed several senior National Security Council (NSC) officials shortly after meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who accused some staffers of being disloyal to his “Make America Great Again” agenda.
Who Was Fired:
- Brian Walsh – Director for Intelligence
- Thomas Boodry – Senior Director for Legislative Affairs
- David Feith – Senior Director for Technology and National Security
These officials had extensive experience in national security and intelligence, with past roles in the Senate and State Department.
Context of the Firings:
Loomer, known for promoting conspiracy theories, met with Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. She presented claims that some NSC members were undermining the administration. While Waltz defended his staff, Trump proceeded with terminations shortly after.
Broader Tensions:
The firings come amid growing scrutiny of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is under investigation for allegedly discussing classified military operations via the encrypted messaging app Signal—raising concerns about information security.
Although Trump claimed the firings were based on various inputs, the timing after Loomer’s visit has drawn sharp criticism and raised questions about the influence of far-right figures on White House decisions.
