In a plot twist befitting the current political circus, President Donald Trump has reportedly axed several senior officials from the National Security Council (NSC) after a tête-à-tête with far-right provocateur Laura Loomer. Yes, you read that right—the same Laura Loomer known far and wide for her controversial conspiracy theories and multiple social media bans.

The Meeting That (May Have) Sparked a Purge

On April 2, 2025, Laura Loomer — the far-right activist known more for controversy than credentials — managed to land herself a private audience with President Donald Trump inside the Oval Office. She came armed with what she called “research findings,” targeting members of the National Security Council she purportedly claimed weren’t loyal enough to the MAGA cause. That phrase alone — not loyal enough — says plenty about where things are headed.

Alongside Trump were key players in his inner circle: National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Vice President JD Vance, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and Representative Scott Perry, though Perry was reportedly there to talk about unrelated matters. Loomer didn’t waste time. According to multiple sources, she pulled out a list of around twelve names, accusing NSC officials of being closet “Never Trumpers” and effectively demanding their heads. 

The fallout came quickly.  Three senior NSC staffers are out — Brian Walsh, Senior Director for Intelligence Programs; Thomas Boodry, Legislative Affairs Director; and David Feith, Senior Director for Technology. Trump has downplayed the idea that Loomer had anything to do with the firings, but it’s hard to ignore the overlap between her list and who got shown the door. Whether she swung the axe herself or simply handed Trump the tool is a matter of interpretation.

Check out the video below. I stopped it one minute into the clip when a reporter asked President Trump straight out, “Did she have anything to do with NSC aides who were ousted?” The President replied, “No, no not at all.” Pretty cut and dried if you ask me. Not much ambiguity there.

Loomer, for her part, was happy to take the credit. She called the meeting an “honor” and framed the firings as proof that her warnings about internal disloyalty were taken seriously. On social media, she described her mission as one of “strong vetting” to safeguard national security — which, coming from someone with no formal background in governance, is quite the leap.

To many outside Trump’s political orbit, this was an eyebrow-raiser. Loomer’s history is well-documented: banned from multiple platforms for promoting conspiracy theories, a self-styled political firebrand who’s made a name hurling accusations more than building policy. But within Trump’s circle, she’s gained credibility — or at least enough influence to walk into the White House with a list of names and walk out with a victory lap.