In a major shake-up, the Trump administration has fired Gen. Timothy Haugh, Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), and his deputy, Wendy Noble, amid growing tensions within the U.S. intelligence community. The dismissals come after political commentator Laura Loomer visited the White House.
The move follows a broader purge within the Trump administration, including National Security Council staff. Haugh’s removal has raised alarms about the potential risks to U.S. cybersecurity, as the NSA and Cyber Command play critical roles in defending national security, especially in elections and cyber threats
NSA Director Tim Haugh and his deputy Wendy Noble have been disloyal to President Trump. That is why they have been fired.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) April 4, 2025
As a Biden appointee, General Haugh had no place serving in the Trump admin given the fact that he was HAND PICKED by General Milley, who was accused of… pic.twitter.com/SFXmog5b44
Laura Loomer, who allegedly played a key role in urging the firings, argued that Haugh, a Biden appointee, had no place in the Trump administration due to his ties with former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, on social media platform X. Loomer suggested that Noble’s promotion of DEI was also a factor in her dismissal. The firings are framed as part of a broader vetting process to remove perceived Biden holdovers from critical national security positions.
