Trump Fires Multiple National Security Council Officials Amid Purge

In a significant shake-up during Donald Trump's second presidency, several senior officials from the National Security Council (NSC) were dismissed, including David Feith and Brian Walsh. The reasons for these firings remain unclear, although reports suggest potential issues with employee vetting may have played a role. The dismissals occurred shortly after a closed-door meeting with right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who had previously suggested that some NSC staff lacked loyalty to Trump. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, already under scrutiny for a prior security breach, attended the meeting to defend his team amidst ongoing internal conflicts over staffing choices. The NSC has not publicly commented on the firings, which could further destabilize the council's operations. The situation reflects broader tensions within the Trump administration regarding national security personnel and their alignment with the president's policies.