Trump Fires NSA and Cyber Command Chief Timothy Haugh Amid Controversy and Backlash

Trump Fires NSA and Cyber Command Chief Timothy Haugh Amid Controversy and Backlash

News broke early Friday morning that President Donald Trump has removed General Timothy Haugh from his dual roles as the head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command. As someone who closely follows cybersecurity and national intelligence developments, I find this move not only abrupt but also potentially dangerous given the global cyber threat landscape we’re navigating.  Image:Sreenshot(Techcrunch) Haugh, a seasoned military leader with over three decades of service, was appointed to lead both NSA and Cyber Command in February 2024. His tenure, although brief, came at a time when the U.S. faced a surge in cyberattacks—most notably, the Salt Typhoon operation linked to China. His leadership was widely respected in the intelligence community. So why was he fired? According to multiple reports, including The Washington Post and The New York Times, right-wing activist Laura Loomer played a role in pushing for Haugh’s dismissal. She allegedly met with Trump on Thursday in…