Overview

• Army Secretary Dan Driscoll removed Jen Easterly from her West Point cybersecurity chair after Loomer labeled her a “Biden holdover” on X.
• Dr. Vinay Prasad resigned as the FDA’s vaccine chief this week following targeted criticism from Loomer and other conservative allies.
• Although she holds no formal advisory post, Loomer’s private meetings with top administration figures have amplified her calls for purges of perceived disloyal aides.
• President Trump continues to praise Loomer’s zeal while insisting he makes final staffing decisions, even as departures follow her public campaigns.
• Critics warn that reliance on an informal influencer like Loomer undermines established vetting norms and signals far-right sway over federal appointments.