National Security Agency and Cyber Command chief Gen. Timothy Haugh ousted

House Democrat demands written explanation for ouster of NSA director

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is demanding that the Trump administration provide a written explanation of its rationale for firing the director of the National Security Agency alongside its deputy. Director Gen. Timothy Haugh was ousted late Thursday along with his civilian deputy Wendy Noble, a decision that followed the firing of several top national security staffers earlier... The post House Democrat demands written explanation for ouster of NSA …

US Cyber Command Names New Leader Amid Reported National Security Shake-Up

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William Hartman has taken control at the U.S. Cyber Command, amid reports of a leadership shake-up. In a statement shared with The Epoch Times on April 4, a Cyber Command spokesperson said Hartman had assumed the leadership responsibilities at the command. “Hartman brings extensive military experience and a strong commitment to mission execution in support of strengthening our national security,” the spokesperson wrote. “Under…

Trump abruptly fires Tim Haugh, the general who headed the National Security Agency

Also fired was Haugh’s civilian deputy at the NSA, Wendy Noble

The White House has not yet spoken out for reasons, but a conspiracy theorist recently named Trump apparently disloyal persons – who were then fired.

Graduated from a degree in Russian studies, General Haugh has more than 30 years of military experience, particularly in terms of cyber defence.

Democrats slam Trump's reported firing of National Security Agency director Haugh

Members of the Democratic Party denounced the apparent dismissal of US National Security Agency director Timothy Haugh and his deputy Wendy Noble on Thursday. It remains unclear exactly why US President Donald Trump fired the two senior officials.