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Washington Week with The Atlantic

What's behind Trump's abrupt firing of NSA leadership?

Season 2025 Episode 14 | 12m 48s

President Trump is facing criticism after firing the head of the National Security Agency. Far-right activist Laura Loomer took credit for the firings on social media and said she discussed staff loyalty in an Oval Office meeting with Trump.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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A look at Trump's evolving views on ending the war in Ukraine
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Trump's first 100 days and what comes next
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