WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — President Donald Trump has fired several National Security Council (NSC) staff after a meeting with right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who complained about the loyalty of staff to his “Make America Great Again” agenda. Those said to have been fired include NSC senior officials Brian Walsh, Thomas Boodry, and David Feith.
Loomer, who is renowned for voicing conspiracy theories, met President Trump privately on Wednesday to present her findings regarding the national security staff. She grumbled about poor vetting and the compatibility of some staff with the administration’s objectives. Vice President JD Vance, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Sergio Gor, head of the Presidential Personnel Office, were also present.
The President’s Personnel Office then fired at least three top NSC officials and also some lower-ranking assistants. The firings include, among others, Brian Walsh, director of intelligence; Thomas Boodry, senior director, legislative affairs; and David Feith, senior director, technology and national security.
President Trump admitted Loomer’s contribution but minimized her immediate role in the firings. He said, “We’re always letting go of people. People that we don’t like or people that we don’t think can do the job or people that may have loyalties to somebody else.”
He also characterized Loomer as “a very good patriot” and “a very strong person,” adding that he takes suggestions from different people before making his decisions. Loomer also confirmed the meeting, saying, “It was an honor to meet with President Trump.” She reiterated her dedication to battling for the President’s agenda and reaffirmed the importance of rigorous vetting for national security reasons.
These come on the heels of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz being asked to explain his use of the encrypted messaging service Signal to organize sensitive military missions. The acting inspector general at the Pentagon said there will be an investigation into the use of the aforementioned unsecured communications by defense officials.
