Reference News Network reported on April 4 that according to a report on the website of The Washington Post on April 3, sources familiar with the matter said that the White House dismissed at least three senior assistants of the National Security Council on March 3. This move was apparently aimed at removing those who were in opposition to President Trump's "America First" agenda on foreign policy.
According to three informed sources who requested anonymity, the number of dismissals may increase.
This move marks the first major personnel change for Republicans during the more than two months since Trump took office. It targets anyone who might be seen as disloyal. They either worked for Democratic government officials or are "neoconservatives" holding traditional Republican foreign policy views.
The day before, far-right activist Laura Loomer went to the Oval Office and urged Trump to fire some people. The New York Times first reported this news.
According to two informed sources, during the meeting with Trump, Loomer presented a list of up to 10 National Security Council assistants who should be dismissed.
According to two informed sources, Michael Waltz, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, was also present and tried to defend his staff when Loomer attacked them. (Translated by Pan Xiaoyan)
Laura Loomer (AP file photo)
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