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Trump Fires NSC Staffers After Meeting with Far-Right Activist Loomer

President Trump dismissed several National Security Council staffers influenced by far-right activist Laura Loomer, citing loyalty concerns to his agenda.

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  2. Trump to fire several national security officials over concerns they're not loyal to his agenda, AP reports

    Trump has a long history of elevating and associating with people who trade in falsehoods and conspiracy theories, and he regularly amplifies posts on his social media site shared by those like Loomer, who promote QAnon, an apocalyptic and convoluted conspiracy theory centered on the belief that Trump is fighting the “deep state.”

    Trump to fire several national security officials over concerns they're not loyal to his agenda, AP reports

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  3. Trump moves to fire several national security officials deemed insufficiently loyal, AP sources say

    Trump has a long history of elevating and associating with people who trade in falsehoods and conspiracy theories, and he regularly amplifies posts on his social media site shared by those like Loomer, who promote QAnon, an apocalyptic and convoluted conspiracy theory centered on the belief that Trump is fighting the “deep state.”

    Trump moves to fire several national security officials deemed insufficiently loyal, AP sources say

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Updated: Apr 3rd, 2025, 6:28 PM ET

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President Donald Trump has dismissed multiple officials from the National Security Council after a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who urged firings to ensure loyalty to his agenda. This includes dismissals from senior positions, reinforcing Trump’s pattern of aligning his administration with supporters sharing his political views. Loomer, known for spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories, presented her recommendations during the meeting with Trump and key staff, including Vice President JD Vance. The firings come amidst concerns about loyalty and competence within the National Security Council.

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  • Trump is reportedly firing National Security Council officials following recommendations from far-right activist Laura Loomer to align staff with his agenda.

  • The firings raise concerns about the sidelining of nonpolitical experts within the NSC, leaving it understaffed and lacking in critical expertise during complex global challenges.

  • Loomer's influence on Trump's decision-making reflects the ongoing tension within the administration between loyalty to Trump's agenda and necessary national security expertise.

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