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CNN learned the White House fired multiple administration officials after President Trump met with far-right activist Laura Loomer. Loomer went to the West Wing with a list of about a dozen names, urging Trump to fire them based on loyalty. At least three national security staffers were fired. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz was meeting with Trump when Loomer came in and said that Deputy Secretary Alex Wong wasn't loyal. Loomer had access to Trump on the campaign trail, including traveling with him to a 9/11 memorial. She complained about a lack of access to the West Wing recently. Loomer confirmed the meeting but declined to divulge details, stating it was an honor to present Trump with her findings and that she will continue to reiterate the importance of strong vetting. She believes some people got into the national security council without being loyal to the president.

Speaker 0 and Speaker 1 discuss the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy and its global impact. - Unpredictability as a negotiation asset: Speaker 0 notes that Trump’s rhetoric is out of the norm and concerning, citing statements about Greenland, Iran, Venezuela, and Gaza. Speaker 1 counters that Trump starts with a very tough position and then moderates it as a negotiation tactic, arguing that unpredictability has value but erodes credibility because “what he says this week will not be what he might do next week or the week after.” - Gaza, Venezuela, and Iran as case studies: Gaza is described as having no peace, only ongoing uncertainty. In Venezuela, Speaker 0 sees a new regime leader working with the old regime, making regime change unlikely; Speaker 1 cautions that Rodriguez would have to dismantle the army and paramilitaries to improve Venezuela, implying changes may be blocked by corruption and drug trafficking networks. In Iran, despite expectations of a strike, Trump did not strike, which Speaker 1 attributes to calculated restraint and the need to avoid provoking Iranian retaliation; Speaker 0 asks why, and Speaker 1 emphasizes the complexity and the risk of escalation. - Domestic and diplomatic capacity under Trump: Speaker 1 argues the administration relies on nontraditional figures (e.g., Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff) rather than professional diplomats, contributing to a lack of sustained policy execution. He notes the Pentagon, State Department, and National Security Council have been stripped of expertise, with many positions unfilled. He describes diplomacy as being conducted by envoy, with trusted associates who lack deep diplomatic experience. - Global power shifts and alliances: Speaker 1 says unpredictability can undermine US credibility; however, there is a real shift as the US appears to retreat from international engagement. He asserts that Russia and China have lost clients due to various internal and regional dynamics, while the US withdrawal from international organizations has allowed China to gain influence, including within the UN. He predicts that the US could become weaker in the long run relative to its previous position, even if economically stronger domestically. - Regional dynamics and potential alliances: The conversation touches on the theoretical possibility of an Islamic or Middle Eastern NATO-like alliance, led by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia with potential Turkish involvement. Speaker 1 argues that such an alliance would not resemble NATO but that regional powers are likely to form bilateral and regional arrangements to counterbalance major powers like the US, Russia, and China. In the Middle East, Israel is cast as an influential actor shaping regional alignments, with Gulf states wary of Iranian retaliation and crisis spillover. - The Iran crisis and military posture: Speaker 1 explains why Gulf states and Israel did not want an immediate strike on Iran due to the risk of massive retaliation and limited US regional presence at the time. He notes the Abraham Lincoln and George H.W. Bush carrier groups' movements suggest potential future force projection, but states that any strike would likely be small if undertaken given current hardware positioning. He suggests the crisis will continue, with Iran’s internal repression and external deterrence shaping the dynamics. He also points to the 2000 missiles and the IRGC’s scale as factors in regional calculations. - Reflection on impact and timing: The discussion notes the potential for longer-term consequences in US credibility and global influence once Trumpism passes, with the possibility of the US reemerging weaker on the world stage despite possible internal economic strength. Speaker 0 closes with appreciation for the discussion; Speaker 1 agrees.

Laura Loomer, a far-right activist who made disparaging comments about Vice President Harris, is reportedly driving this issue. The three staffers who were fired are not well-known figures but are experienced foreign policy experts. They have worked in various roles, including on Capitol Hill, in the State Department, and in think tanks. One example is Brian Walsh, who ran intelligence programs for the White House and previously worked for Senator Marco Rubio. The staffers also included a senior director working on technology issues and the head of legislative affairs for the National Security Council. Their anonymity reflects the president's desire to avoid being managed by "faceless bureaucrats," as he felt occurred during his first administration.

The Secret Service is investigating who in the Trump campaign knew about a recent service issue. Some people close to Trump were unaware. Trump has a close security team that he trusts and respects.

Laura Loomer, a far-right activist who made disparaging comments about Vice President Harris, is reportedly driving this issue. The three staffers who were fired are not well-known figures but are experienced foreign policy practitioners. They have worked on Capitol Hill, in the State Department, and in think tanks. One example is Brian Walsh, who ran intelligence programs for the White House and previously worked for Senator Marco Rubio. The staffers also included a senior director working on technology issues and the head of legislative affairs for the National Security Council. Their anonymity reflects the president's desire to avoid being managed by "faceless bureaucrats," as he felt occurred during his first administration.

- National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is out, reportedly due to a private text chain incident, but will be nominated as US Ambassador to the UN. Marco Rubio will serve as interim leader of the National Security Council. - JD Vance claims Waltz's move is a promotion and that he reformed the National Security Council. Vance defends Pete Hegseth and says military recruitment goals are being exceeded. - Vance says concerns about the Houthi bombing campaign were about messaging and allied burden-sharing. He claims the Houthis are recognizing consequences and the campaign could end if attacks on civilian vessels stop. - The administration is asking the Supreme Court to end legal protections for 350,000 Venezuelans. - The CIA is trying to recruit Chinese dissidents, targeting disillusioned Communist Party officials. - US Marines are training with Estonian special forces to guard Europe's undersea infrastructure from Russian and Chinese shadow fleets. - Vance says the economy is "Joe Biden's economy" and defends Trump's tariff policies as a necessary reset. He anticipates trade deals with India, Japan, Korea and Europe. - Vance says Trump brokered peace proposals between Russia and Ukraine. - A federal judge banned the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal immigrants, a decision the administration is appealing. - Vance says Elon Musk will continue to play a role in cutting government spending.

Breaking news: The FBI is searching John Bolton's home outside DC and Maryland in Bethesda, Maryland. The New York Post is reporting this is related to classified documents. The FBI hasn't provided an official comment. On social media, posts from the FBI director and the deputy director read: "no one is above the law. FBI agents on a mission." Bolton, a former ambassador and National Security Adviser, was in the room with President Trump making key decisions on national security and foreign policy, and he has been highly critical of Trump. Bolton previously was accused of including classified information in his 2020 book, The Room Where It Happened, and had his life threatened by Iran after Trump pulled his security detail. This comes a day after Patel revealed that former FBI director James Comey had authorized leaks of classified documents, while "misleading congress" just before the twenty sixteen elections.

The probe dropped when Joe Biden became president. So is this picking up where that left off, David? It's possible. I don't know with a 100% certainty, but it is notable, guys, that John Bolton, ambassador Bolton's security clearances were stripped earlier this year by president Trump. Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, took that security clearance away. They had concerns. The administration had concerns about ambassador Bolton still being able to access some of these documents and have some of those security clearances. It's also notable that John Bolton had a security detail as well because of the threats from Iran on his life. That security detail, that government federal paid security detail was also taken away, by president Trump's

The speaker claims intelligence failures by the Biden administration have led to "world war 4." According to the speaker, Maher Batar, head of intel programs in the National Security Council, prioritizes intelligence collection and once worked for Adam Schiff. A photo allegedly shows Batar wearing Palestinian garb and supporting "Jewish apartheid." Robert Malley, Biden's envoy to Iran, had his security clearance suspended by the FBI. Ariane Tabatabai, allegedly installed in the Department of Defense by Malley, is accused of emailing the Iranian foreign minister in 2014 to request permission to take a trip on behalf of the U.S. government. She is now assistant chief of staff to the Department of Defense's special operations office. The speaker questions why Malley's clearance was suspended and why Tabatabai is still employed by the DOD.

Michael Flynn pleaded guilty for lying to the FBI. He understood the intel world and its funding, making him a threat. A political appointee felt pressured to change their assessment but refused. President Obama warned Trump to stay away from Flynn.

Peter Alexander reports that former Obama administration officials confirmed President Obama warned then-President-elect Trump against hiring Mike Flynn during a meeting shortly after the election. This warning is significant, especially considering Trump's recent criticisms of the Obama administration regarding Flynn. Obama also raised concerns about North Korea during that meeting. In a related discussion, the timeline shows Flynn's retirement from the army in 2014 and his subsequent meeting with Trump in 2015. Stefan Halper, who received a $245,000 contract to study Russia and China, is seen as central to the "Russiagate" operation, particularly in targeting Flynn. Critics suggest Halper's research was subpar and that the funding may have been misallocated.

Alex Wong, a Chinese deputy national security advisor under Michael Waltz and assistant to President Trump, is allegedly at the center of a Signal chat scandal. The controversy involves how Jeffrey Goldberg, from the "anti-Trump" Atlantic, gained access to the chat with Intel and administration officials. The speaker questions why a Chinese individual holds a national security position in the Trump administration. Alex Wong's wife, Candace Chew Wong, is a Chinese US attorney who prosecuted J6ers and worked under the Obama and Biden administrations. The speaker questions her allegiance, given her work in previous administrations. Despite attempts to downplay her involvement, the speaker insists that Candace Chew Wong's service under Obama and Biden raises concerns. Figures like Mike Davis and Senator Tom Cotton are allegedly now running cover for Alex Wong and his wife.

I was talking about the people who will get appointed to some of these jobs. Look at the top one, we can talk about Marco Rubio, little sympatic, and Michael Waltz. Wants to review about something in a gun. They

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to leave his post, requesting that George retire immediately. The ouster comes as the United States is dealing with Iran. On live commentary, national security analyst Hal Kemfort—a familiar figure and a retired US Marine—shared his reaction. He said, “Well, Marla, it’s a deal.” He noted that normally when you become a service chief, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, or the vice chair, those are four-year terms, though not set in stone. He observed that there have been many changes under Pete Hegseth as secretary of war or defense, including the removal of about a dozen flag and general officers. Kemfort recalled specific instances: Hegseth removed CQ Brown, the Air Force General who was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs when Hegseth came in. He also removed Lisa Franchetti, who was the Chief of Naval Operations and head of the Navy. Additionally, he mentioned General Cruz, Lieutenant General Cruz, who headed the DIA, as well as others who have been removed. Kemfort emphasized that these actions show Hegseth’s willingness to remove senior flag and general officers, indicating a pattern of leadership changes at high levels within the military. The discussion highlighted that while such removals are not unprecedented, the current move to retire General Randy George immediately is still considered a significant development. The segment linked the military leadership shakeups to ongoing strategic and security pressures, including the U.S. stance and actions regarding Iran.

John Bolton's security clearance was removed because it's not meant to last a lifetime. While he was considered ineffective, he was used strategically in meetings to project strength. Bolton, along with others, played a role in the decision to engage in conflicts in the Middle East, which resulted in significant loss of life and no beneficial outcomes. The expectation of lifelong security clearance is unreasonable.

Senior officials at the National Security Council (NSC) were reportedly fired, including Lieutenant General Timothy Hawk, the director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and commander of CyberCom. These firings were allegedly not due to incompetence or involvement in the Signal Group chat. Instead, a right-wing influencer and conspiracy theorist purportedly advised the president to remove them based on claims from an internet troll who alleged the officials were not sufficiently loyal to the president. The speaker suggests this action betrays national security and indicates a pattern of turning away from allies.

Joe Kent, the recently resigned head of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), discusses the reasons behind his departure and its broader political implications. He says the resignation received more attention outside national security circles than he anticipated, and he notes the response from some former colleagues has been substantial. Kent addresses criticisms from figures like Sebastian Gorka, including a voicemail, and defends his stance and conduct during his tenure and resignation. The central issue Kent highlights is his belief that the United States entered a war with Iran under pressure from Israel and its American lobby, rather than because Iran posed an imminent threat. He argues that the decision to go to war was made under intense influence from allied actors and that the administration’s posture was driven by demands for zero enrichment and regime change, which he views as misguided. He states his hope that President Trump will consider alternative advice and potentially change course, given concerns about the trajectory of the conflict. Kent describes the current situation as heading toward a catastrophic direction economically and strategically. He cites the global market and energy production in the Gulf as areas already experiencing massive impacts, and he contends that the United States’ role as security guarantor in the region has deteriorated. He also expresses concern about American casualties and the possibility that the Israeli leadership might be tempted to escalate further, including the possibility of a nuclear strike by Israel if the conflict worsens. He emphasizes that restraining Israel is a fundamental prerequisite for any credible negotiation or attempted de-escalation. Regarding intelligence and threat assessment, Kent asserts that there was no imminent Iranian threat. He explains that, in his view, the Iranian escalation ladder is understood through various data sources, and he claims Romney-style consensus within the NSC warned against aggressive strikes that would backfire by rallying Iranian hardliners. He criticizes the influence of Israeli channels and media surrogates on American policy, arguing that this contributed to the misreading of Iran’s capabilities and intentions. He links these dynamics to past errors such as the Iraq War, alleging Israeli involvement in pushing for interventions and misrepresenting the existence of weapons of mass destruction. Kent also discusses U.S. policy in Syria, arguing that the United States should have limited its engagement with the regime led by former al-Qaeda-linked figures. He contends that the U.S. became too closely involved with HTS/Jalani’s government and that these actions tied Washington to concessions and a broader Syrian outcome that is not aligned with American interests. He notes tension between Israeli and Turkish aims in Syria and predicts conflicts between those two actors as they vie for influence. On the domestic terrorism front, Kent notes that the biggest open-source threat comes from inspired, lone actors rather than organized cells. He references data indicating tens of thousands of known or suspected terrorists and underscores uncertainty about who is currently within the United States due to porous borders. He suggests that while we can disrupt cells, lone actors driven by inspiration remain a significant concern because they are harder to detect and interdict. Throughout the discussion, there is a recurring emphasis on the need for American leadership to consider “what is in it for The United States” in major policy decisions, rather than yielding to external lobbies or ally-driven narratives. Both Joe Kent and Dr. Mike Scheuer critique what they see as the overreliance on special operations and on partners like Israel to push objectives, arguing for a more measured, strategically coherent approach that restrains aggressive actions by allies when they threaten broader American interests or stability in global currency and energy dynamics. As the interview closes, the hosts announce that Kent will appear on Mark Levin’s show, signaling ongoing public engagement in the debate over U.S. policy toward Iran, Israel, and the broader Middle East. The conversation touches on the potential of negotiated settlements and the controversial notion of large-scale special forces operations as a path forward, with Kent reiterating the primacy of restraining Israeli actions as essential to any viable policy outcome.

General Timothy Hawk, who ran the NSA and Cyber Command, was fired by Donald Trump. The NSA is in charge of signals intelligence, spying on foreign entities using electronic technology, balancing national security with privacy protection. Hawk was confirmed 100-0 in the Senate and was considered to be doing a great job. Hawk was fired because Laura Loomer, a right-wing Twitter troll, self-described white nationalist, and 9/11 truther, was invited to the Oval Office. Loomer presented Trump with a list of people she considered disloyal, and Trump fired them, including Hawk and Wendy Noble, the number two at the NSA. The president is taking advice from a Twitter troll and firing top national security professionals.

The probe dropped when Joe Biden became president. So is this picking up where that left off, David? It's possible. I don't know with a 100% certainty, but it is notable, guys, that John Bolton, ambassador Bolton's security clearances were stripped earlier this year by president Trump. Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, took that security clearance away. They had concerns. The administration had concerns about ambassador Bolton still being able to access some of these documents and have some of those security clearances. It's also notable that John Bolton had a security detail as well because of the threats from Iran on his life. That security detail, that government federal paid security detail was also taken away, by president Trump's

Remember Edward, the fired intern? He's 19 now and works for the president's top campaign donor. Now he's a "senior advisor" at the State Department with access to all IT and data management for the entire diplomatic operation globally. A US official told the Washington Post "this is dangerous". Giving a 19-year-old with a history of leaking sensitive information access to all centralized data at the US State Department just seems off. This is the latest in a string of national security concerns. Elon Musk's JV team also has access to the payment system at the Treasury Department that controls all US government payments, including secret payments to foreign assets run by US intelligence and payments to US businesses abroad with secret contracts with the CIA. Speaking of the CIA, their entire workforce has been told to resign.