Trump Ousts Six Security Aides After Loomer’s Oval Office Accusations
So, here’s the latest headline-grabbing twist out of Trump-world—one that feels more like a political drama than real-life governance. Donald Trump just fired six members of the National Security Council, and the trigger? A meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer in the Oval Office.
Yes, that Laura Loomer—known for her controversial activism and deep ties to the most fringe corners of the right-wing media sphere. She walked into the White House, apparently without a hard press pass, sat directly across from Trump, and presented a dossier—a booklet, really—filled with what she claimed was opposition research on NSC staffers who she said were disloyal to the former president.
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This wasn’t just gossip. Loomer had a list, and she named names. Among those pushed out were Brian Walsh, a senior intelligence director with Senate intel committee experience, and Thomas Boodry, who used to be Mike Waltz’s legislative director. Also ousted was Maggie Dougherty, who oversaw international organizations. Loomer went as far as accusing Alex Wong, Waltz’s deputy, of having CCP sympathies based on his wife’s DOJ work on January 6 prosecutions. Yeah—it's that intense.
The irony? Mike Waltz, Trump’s national security adviser, was actually in the room during this meeting, but it didn’t seem to help his case or protect his team. The move created a bizarre power imbalance where Loomer—a civilian without any formal role—appeared to have more sway over the NSC than Waltz himself.
While some of the claims in Loomer's booklet were reportedly verified, like a staffer’s anti-Trump social media posts and others' ties to establishment Republicans like Mitch McConnell and the late John McCain, others were, frankly, outlandish. One especially wild allegation suggested that Wong had added a journalist from The Atlantic to a secret Signal chat about military operations in Yemen as part of a foreign plot. In reality, it seems Waltz himself made that mistake—accidentally.
Still, the impact of Loomer’s campaign was real. This episode wasn’t just about firings; it was a signal—no pun intended—that Trump is fully embracing voices from the outer edges of the far-right as he shapes his team. Loomer, who has made a career out of pushing conspiracies and targeting political enemies online, just became a behind-the-scenes player with visible influence.
And the craziest part? Trump didn’t even fire Waltz over the Signal chat blunder, possibly because he didn’t want to hand the media a “gotcha” moment. So, while Waltz still has his job for now, he’s walking a thin line. His future in Trump’s inner circle might just depend on who gets the president’s ear next—and if Loomer’s any indication, that bar is getting lower and the drama higher.
In short, buckle up. The Trump 2024 campaign isn't just about a political comeback—it’s about loyalty tests, shifting power plays, and influencers-turned-kingmakers.
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