In a decisive move that aligns with his commitment to putting America first, President Donald Trump has relieved Air Force General Timothy Haugh from his duties as Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and head of U.S. Cyber Command. This significant development was reported by the New York Post, which noted that General Haugh, a Biden-era holdover, has been relieved of his leadership role in the agency.
General Haugh, who stepped into the role following Gen. Paul Nakasone nearly a year ago, received notice from the White House indicating the end of his tenure. Alongside Haugh, his civilian deputy, Wendy Noble, was also removed from her position and reassigned within the Pentagon, transitioning to the office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence.
While no official explanation was given for these firings, many conservatives are celebrating them as a necessary step in ousting establishment figures. Speaking during a Q&A session aboard Air Force One, President Trump stated, “We’re going to let go of people we don’t like, people we don’t think are doing the job, or people who may have loyalties to somebody else.”
In the wake of these changes, Army Lieutenant General William Hartman has been appointed as acting director of the NSA, with Sheila Thomas stepping in as acting deputy director.
This reshuffling occurs as part of President Trump’s broader initiative to realign the National Security Council and other pivotal agencies to better serve his administration’s priorities. This announcement follows a critical meeting between Trump and conservative activist Laura Loomer, who has been outspoken about the need for dedicated personnel who are unwaveringly loyal to the President’s agenda.
According to reports, Loomer urged President Trump to dismiss several National Security Council staff members, including his principal deputy national security adviser, Alex Wong, highlighting her frustration with “neocons” infiltrating the administration through the vetting process.
CNN has reported that at least one firing was a direct result of the meeting between Trump and Loomer, although the status of other dismissals remains uncertain.
