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NSA Director Haugh Criticizes Trump’s Decision to Hire Laura Loomer

NSA Director Haugh Criticizes Trump’s Decision to Hire Laura Loomer

NSA Director Gen. Timothy D. Haugh has publicly criticized former President Donald Trump's decision to appoint Laura Loomer to the National Security Council. Haugh's comments come in the wake of Trump's controversial move to bring Loomer, a far-right activist known for her extreme views and past associations with conspiracy theories, into a key national security role.

The appointment has sparked widespread concern among national security experts and political figures. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed his reservations about the decision, highlighting the potential risks to national security and the integrity of the Pentagon. The move has also drawn criticism from various media outlets, with The Atlantic warning that Loomer's involvement could undermine the credibility of the NSC.

Trump's decision to hire Loomer, who has been banned from multiple social media platforms for her controversial statements, has reignited debates about the influence of far-right ideologies within the government. The controversy underscores the ongoing tensions between political appointees and career national security professionals, raising questions about the future direction of U.S. national security policy.

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Gen. Timothy Haugh, the head of both the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, has been fired by the Trump administration, the top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees confirmed late Thursday night, along with a source familiar with the matter.

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