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In a stunning move, former President Donald Trump has dismissed six officials from the National Security Council (NSC) following a tense and unusual Oval Office meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
The 30-minute meeting, held earlier this week, saw Loomer directly accuse several NSC members of disloyalty. Her accusations, presented in a detailed packet, reportedly led to their abrupt termination.
Loomer’s Influence Overshadows Top Adviser
Among the officials present during the meeting was National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, who attempted to defend some of his staff. However, sources suggest Waltz had limited authority in preventing the firings. The incident highlighted Loomer's growing influence, despite her controversial reputation—even among other Trump-aligned figures.
Loomer, known for her support of conspiracy theories and aggressive online activism, was seated directly across from the president. Her role in the meeting and subsequent firings has sparked questions about who truly holds sway within Trump's inner circle.
Who Was Fired?
Those reportedly dismissed include:
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Brian Walsh – Senior Director for Intelligence
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Maggie Dougherty – Senior Director for International Organizations
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Thomas Boodry – Senior Director for Legislative Affairs
Efforts to reach the individuals for comment were unsuccessful. Other officials detailed to the NSC were reassigned back to their original agencies, some even before the meeting took place.
Trump Denies Loomer’s Role—But Praises Her Publicly
Despite the fallout, Trump denied Loomer’s involvement when questioned aboard Air Force One. "No, not at all," he said, although he also referred to her as a “great patriot.”
In a separate comment, Trump emphasized, “We’re always going to let go of people—people we don’t like or people that may have loyalties to someone else.”
Notably, Waltz and Deputy National Security Adviser Alex Wong, one of Loomer’s primary targets, remain in their positions—for now.
Loomer’s Agenda Focuses on Loyalty Over Experience
Loomer has been pushing a hardline agenda aimed at rooting out individuals she believes oppose Trump’s “America First” foreign policy. Her criticisms target those she perceives as “neoconservatives” or too willing to support U.S. military intervention abroad.
She has used her social media platform—where she commands over 1.5 million followers—to pressure the White House into removing specific individuals.
Big Names from Trump’s Team Took Part in Meeting
The meeting was also attended by:
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Vice President JD Vance
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Representative Scott Perry
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Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
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Personnel Director Sergio Gor
Sources say Perry brought his own list of personnel concerns, which collided with Loomer’s agenda during the meeting.
Backlash and Unanswered Questions
The manner and rationale behind the firings have drawn concern from some within the government, who described the process as “arbitrary.” Many of those removed had already passed personnel reviews conducted under the Trump administration itself.
Questions also remain about how Loomer was granted such direct access to the president. A White House spokesperson declined to comment on the matter, and Loomer herself confirmed her attendance on X but refused to provide further details.
Controversial Tactics Raise Ethical Alarms
In recent weeks, Loomer has been actively calling for the removal of several more officials, including:
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Maria Proestou (Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy)
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Ivan Kanapathy (Director for Asia, NSC)
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Katrina Fotovat (State Dept., Global Women’s Issues)
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Amer Ghalib (Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait)
She has also directed attacks at LGBTQ staffers and officials with ties to prior administrations, often raising concerns about their ethnicity, loyalty, or family backgrounds—sparking outrage among critics.
What’s Next for Trump’s Inner Circle?
The impact of Loomer’s involvement is still unfolding. Though Trump has hesitated to remove Waltz amid concerns about negative media coverage, sources say his position remains uncertain.
Loomer’s return to Trump’s good graces suggests she could remain a powerful voice in shaping personnel and policy decisions, despite her extreme views and polarizing methods.
