Trump Fires NSA Leadership Following Far-Right Activist's Influence

The dismissal of NSA Director Timothy Haugh and Deputy Director Wendy Noble raises alarms over political interference in national security during escalating cyber threats.

• Donald Trump dismissed NSA Director Timothy Haugh and Deputy Director Wendy Noble on April 3, 2025, without providing an official justification.
• Reports indicate far-right activist Laura Loomer played a key role in influencing Trump’s decision, advocating for the firings during an April 2 meeting at the White House.
• Trump publicly acknowledged Loomer’s input, describing her as a 'great patriot' whose recommendations he sometimes follows.
• Democratic lawmakers criticized the dismissals, warning of risks to national security during a period of heightened cyber threats, including the recent Salt Typhoon cyberattack linked to China.
• Haugh, a Biden appointee with a record of combating Russian election interference, had been leading critical cyber defense operations at the NSA and Cyber Command.

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