Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have President Donald Trump's ear again.

WASHINGTON—When Elon Musk visited the National Security Agency last month, current and former senior officials feared he was planning mass layoffs at its sprawling Maryland headquarters. Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency,

The White House has fired multiple administration officials, including at least four National Security Council staffers, three sources familiar with the move told CNN.

During the 30-minute meeting, the far-right activist excoriated National Security Council officials in front of the president and Michael Waltz, the national security adviser.

The Trump administration’s purge of national security officials this week has thrown a spotlight on the president’s ties to far-right activist Laura Loomer and raised questions about the direction of White House strategy as it seeks to end Russia’s war on Ukraine,

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's fired "some" White House National Security Council officials, a move that comes a day after far-right activist Laura Loomer raised concerns directly to him about staff loyalty.

President Trump has always solicited information from dubious sources. But now, in his second term, he has fewer people around him who try to keep those voices away.