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NSA Director and Deputy Removed Following White House Meeting with Far-Right Activist

General Timothy Haugh and Wendy Noble were dismissed Thursday, with concerns mounting over political influence on national security leadership during a period of heightened cybersecurity threats.

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Gen. Timothy Haugh, Director of the National Security Agency, attends a hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, on March 11, 2024.
President Donald Trump, center, arrives on Air Force One at Miami International Airport, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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Overview

  • General Timothy Haugh, head of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, and his deputy Wendy Noble were removed from their roles on Thursday, with no official reason disclosed.
  • The dismissals followed a meeting between President Trump and far-right activist Laura Loomer, who reportedly advocated for their removal, citing disloyalty to the administration.
  • Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Jim Himes, criticized the firings as undermining national security and politicizing intelligence leadership.
  • Lt. Gen. William J. Hartman has been named acting NSA director, with Sheila Thomas serving as acting deputy director.
  • The leadership shakeup occurs during ongoing cybersecurity challenges, including the Salt Typhoon cyberattack attributed to China, raising concerns about the nation's cyber readiness.