Trump fires NSA chief, far-right activist takes credit

Trump fires NSA chief, far-right activist takes credit

US President Donald Trump fired the head of the National Security Agency, apparently at the urging of far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer. Democrats slammed the dismissal.

This thirty-year-old, known for his racist and xenophobic remarks, personally asked Donald Trump for the dismissal of General Haugh, appointed under Biden as head of the American intelligence agency, and several other senior officials.

Trump admin fires director of National Security Agency

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Trump Dismisses NSA Director After Vetting by Laura Loomer.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: General Timothy Haugh, head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command, was dismissed from his position. Who’s Involved: General Timothy Haugh, Laura Loomer (activist), President Donald Trump, Wendy Noble (fired NSA deputy director), Lieutenant General William J. Hartman (new acting director), and Sheila Thomas (new acting deputy director). Where & When: The firings were reported on Thursday, as note…

Loomer Confirms NSA Director/Cyber Command Commander 'Was Referred for Firing'

Laura Loomer confirmed she "referred" National Security Agency/Cyber Command Commander Gen. Timothy Haugh for "firing."

Trump Fires Biden’s NSA Leaders, Appoints New Acting Director & Deputy

President Donald Trump has fired the leaders of the National Security Agency (NSA) in a major shakeup. The post Trump Fires Biden’s NSA Leaders, Appoints New Acting Director & Deputy appeared first on Slay News.