Trump Fires NSC Officials Laura Amid Loomer Influence

President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that he had dismissed several White House National Security Council (NSC) officials, a move that followed a private meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who had raised concerns about staff loyalty.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump downplayed Loomer’s direct influence on the decision but acknowledged ongoing personnel changes. “We’re always letting go of people—those we don’t like, those who can’t do the job, or those who may have loyalties to somebody else,” he said.

Multiple sources familiar with the matter, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the issue, confirmed that Loomer had urged Trump during their Oval Office meeting to remove officials she deemed disloyal to his “Make America Great Again” agenda.

Wave of Dismissals Follows Controversy

Reports from The New York Times, Reuters, and CNN indicate that at least six NSC staffers were fired or reassigned, including senior directors overseeing intelligence and technology. Among those dismissed were David Feith, who led technology and national security efforts, and Brian Walsh, a senior intelligence director.

The exact reasons for the terminations remain unclear, though unnamed sources cited issues with vetting and background checks. The shake-up comes just days after an NSC scandal in which a journalist from The Atlantic was inadvertently added to a secure Signal chat discussing U.S. airstrikes in Yemen.

Loomer appeared to take credit for the firings in a social media post, writing, “You know how you know the NSC officials I reported to President Trump are disloyal?” She pointed to criticism of the dismissals by Trump opponents on CNN and MSNBC as evidence of their alleged disloyalty.

Meeting Sparks Internal Tensions

The Oval Office meeting, which reportedly lasted 30 minutes, included National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Vice President JD Vance, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and other senior aides. Loomer presented opposition research—including a dossier—accusing several NSC staffers of disloyalty, according to two sources.

While some of the research was reportedly verified, leading to at least one dismissal over critical social media activity, other firings appeared arbitrary. Among those targeted but not removed was Alex Wong, Waltz’s principal deputy, whom Loomer has repeatedly accused of sympathizing with China due to his wife’s work prosecuting January 6 rioters.

The dismissals have raised concerns about Loomer’s influence over national security staffing, with some insiders suggesting she wielded more sway than Waltz in the NSC overhaul. Trump, however, praised her as “a great patriot” and acknowledged her hiring recommendations—though he did not confirm whether she had advocated for the firings.

The White House has not provided further comment on the personnel changes.