Trump fires three NSC officials over loyalty concerns

President Donald Trump is moving to fire several senior officials from the National Security Council (NSC) after far-right activist Laura Loomer urged him to purge staff deemed insufficiently loyal to his 'Make America Great Again' agenda. Loomer presented her case during a meeting with Trump, which included key officials like Vice President JD Vance and national security adviser Mike Waltz. The White House has not confirmed the firings, as NSC spokesman Brian Hughes stated that personnel matters are not discussed publicly. Loomer, known for promoting conspiracy theories, has been active in Trump's 2024 campaign and continues to call for strong vetting of national security staff. This move coincides with criticism aimed at Waltz regarding the use of encrypted communications for sensitive military planning. Trump's actions highlight ongoing tensions within his administration regarding loyalty and trust among key security personnel.