U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly dismissed General Timothy Haugh, the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), along with several members of the National Security Council, following a meeting with right-wing activist Laura Loomer.

According to multiple media sources, the decision to terminate Haugh was made in the context of Loomer’s advocacy for personnel changes within the NSA, where she claimed Haugh and his deputy, Wendy Noble, exhibited disloyalty towards Trump.

Wendy Noble has been reassigned to a position within the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence at the Pentagon.

Following Haugh’s dismissal, the Deputy Commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, William Hartmann, has been named the new director of the NSA.

Loomer, known for her controversial views and conspiracy theories, expressed her satisfaction on social media after meeting with Trump, stating that her recommendations were aimed at ensuring loyalty within the administration.

This meeting sparked immediate criticism within the Democratic Party, with Representative Jim Himes suggesting that the removal of Haugh endangers national security.

The NSA, a key agency in the U.S. intelligence community, operates under the Department of Defense, focusing on the surveillance and decryption of electronic communications.

The personnel changes initiated by Trump extend beyond the NSA, with Loomer reportedly calling for the removal of multiple staff members from the National Security Council who she believes do not adequately support the President's agenda.

Reports indicate a total of at least three senior officials from the National Security Council have been dismissed, with some outlets citing as many as six officials affected.

Notable among those let go are David Feith, who oversaw technology and security, and Brian Walsh, the senior director for intelligence matters.

Trump acknowledged Loomer's role in advising him, referring to her as a "good patriot," but denied any direct connection between her recommendations and the personnel changes.

He stated, "No, not at all," when questioned on Loomer’s influence in these decisions.

This move by Trump to replace high-ranking officials in the face of opposition diverges from traditional practices observed in past administrations.

Historically, incoming administrations have typically retained some level of continuity, particularly in crucial security positions.

In recent months, Trump has also dismissed several top Pentagon leaders, a move that has drawn criticism from former defense officials, including five former Secretaries of Defense who have urged Congress to halt new appointments in response to these firings.