
President Donald Trump fired at least three National Security Council officials this week after far-right activist Laura Loomer met with him and expressed dissatisfaction with some officials on his national security team, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: Donald Trump fired several National Security Council officials after Laura Loomer met with him and urged him to remove people she viewed as disloyal.
Key Points:
The firings at the National Security Council could weaken US security planning and add chaos in government, which may raise risk for households and businesses.
The shake-up could bring in staff Trump trusts more, which supporters may see as improving loyalty and decision-making.
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Title subject and central actor; met with Trump, pressed him about national security staff, and said she presented.
Central decision-maker in the story; fired National Security Council officials after meeting with Laura Loomer and commented publicly.
Named senior official who was fired, one of the key personnel actions in the article.
Named senior official who was fired, one of the key personnel actions in the article.
National security adviser who attended the meeting and defended the targeted staff, making him a major supporting actor.
Central government body affected by the firings of its officials.
Named senior official who was fired, one of the key personnel actions in the article.
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Sign in to commentPresent at the Oval Office meeting and publicly acknowledged the firings, making him a major supporting actor.
Mentioned as the previous Senate Intelligence Committee employer of Brian Walsh; minor background reference.
Reported as present at the meeting; a minor supporting presence.
Mentioned as a past employer of David Feith; minor institutional reference.
Outlet where Vance gave an interview about the firings; minor cited source.