WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has removed several National Security Council (NSC) officials from the White House, reportedly after advice from Laura Loomer, a far-right political activist. This decision comes as Trump reshapes his team during his second term in office.
Loomer met with Trump at the Oval Office on Wednesday, where she presented her concerns and research. She claimed certain NSC staff members were not fully committed to the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) agenda.
What Happened in the Oval Office?
According to multiple sources familiar with the matter:
- Loomer met President Trump in person to present her research
- Vice President JD Vance, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Presidential Personnel Director Sergio Gor attended the meeting
- The result: at least three senior NSC officials and several junior staffers have been fired
NSC spokesperson Brian Hughes declined to comment, saying the White House doesn’t speak about personnel changes publicly.
Who Is Laura Loomer and Why Is She Involved?
Laura Loomer is known for:
- Promoting conspiracy theories, including those related to 9/11 and QAnon
- Being a visible Trump supporter during the 2024 presidential campaign
- Criticizing some current NSC staff members as not loyal enough to Trump’s agenda
After the meeting, Loomer posted on social media:
“It was an honor to meet with President Trump and present my findings… I’ll continue pushing for strong vetting to protect the president and our national security.”
Background Tensions in the National Security Council
These firings come at a sensitive time for Trump’s national security team. Recent issues include:
- National Security Adviser Mike Waltz facing criticism for using the Signal messaging app to discuss classified military operations
- Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg from The Atlantic was accidentally added to a group chat discussing a U.S. strike in Yemen
- Details shared in that chat included the timing of strikes, aircraft used, and weapons systems
Trump continues to support Waltz, even as calls for his removal grow.
Loomer’s Role in Staffing Decisions
Loomer had expressed anger over being excluded from the NSC vetting process. She believed that Waltz’s picks were too closely aligned with “neocons” and not aligned enough with the MAGA movement.
Interestingly, Waltz had already sent 160 nonpolitical detailees back to their home agencies earlier this year, aiming to build a team that fully supports Trump’s America First foreign policy.
This move reduced the number of career experts on issues such as climate change, terrorism, and global diplomacy, even as major international issues like Ukraine and Middle East conflicts continue.
Fallout From Loomer’s Influence
Last week, Adam Schleifer, a federal prosecutor from Los Angeles, was fired after Loomer made a social media post about him. The White House offered no public explanation for the dismissal, leading to concerns about how personnel decisions are being influenced.