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NSA Chief Ousted Amid Trump Loyalty Firing Spree
- The Trump administration reportedly fired the director of the National Security Agency, General Timothy Haugh, at the urging of far-right activist Laura Loomer, who targeted officials she deemed disloyal to President Donald Trump.
- Haugh and his civilian deputy, Wendy Noble, were removed from their positions following Loomer's influence during an Oval Office meeting.
- NSA dismissals were also accompanied by several National Security Council staff being forced out post the meeting.
- Trump confirmed the dismissals and acknowledged Loomer's advisory role, stating he listens to recommendations provided.
- Laura Loomer, known for endorsing conspiracy theories, has become an influential figure within Trump's circle, targeting those she believes undermine his agenda.
- In a separate incident, it was revealed that an operative from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, Christopher Stanley, previously ran websites distributing pirated ebooks and software.
- Stanley, now a senior adviser in the deputy attorney general's office, allegedly operated online forums focused on piracy, video game cheats, and hacking.
- Another instance highlighted a security lapse within national security adviser Mike Waltz's team, who inadvertently invited a Signal account to a private chat discussing sensitive information.
- At least 20 Signal group chats were identified involving Waltz's team, which raised concerns regarding the use of personal accounts for official work and the potential disclosure of classified information.
- The Pentagon announced a review of defense secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to share operational plans against the Houthis in Yemen.
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