President Donald Trump has fired the leaders of the National Security Agency (NSA) in a major shakeup.
The high-level move was driven by the Trump administration’s plans to purge officials viewed as insufficiently loyal to the president’s “America First” agenda.
On Friday, two Biden appointees, Gen. Timothy Haugh and civilian Deputy Wendy Noble, were given the chop from their roles as director and deputy director of the NSA.
Trump appointed Lt. Gen. William Hartman, who also leads U.S. Cyber Command, to serve as acting director.
Sheila Thomas will take over as deputy.
Hartman previously commanded the Cyber National Mission Force and has served in intelligence, cyberspace operations, and infantry roles during deployments around the world.
Thomas most recently headed NSA’s cryptologic partnership with the U.K. and served as director of engagement and policy at NSA.
The shake-up comes amid growing concerns about the loyalties of some members of Trump’s national security team.
White House advisor Laura Loomer met with Trump this week to share her “research” on officials she believes should be fired.
As Loomer pointed out on X, both Haugh and Noble were Biden appointees.
She seemingly took credit for the firing.
Loomer warned that Haugh had “no