Trump's Demand
US former President Donald Trump asked Microsoft to dismiss Lisa Monaco, the company's President of Global Affairs. He referred to her as a national security risk. Trump posted this comment on his Truth Social page.
About Lisa Monaco
Lisa Monaco was recently hired by Microsoft in July this year.
She is currently the President of Global Affairs.
She previously worked as:
- Senior National Security Advisor under Barack Obama.
- Deputy Attorney General from 2021 to 2025 for Joe Biden.
- She went to Harvard University and the University of Chicago Law School.
Trump's Concerns
Trump argued that Monaco holds a high-level position with access to classified information. Trump said her nomination was abrupt and she should not be retained in the same position. Trump's opinion is that she has been linked to many illegal activities and has already been sanctioned without adequate scrutiny by national security officials.
Microsoft's Response
Microsoft declined to comment on Trump's petition, according to international media sources.
Background Context
- On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol was attacked.
- Lisa Monaco was at that time serving as Deputy Attorney General.
- She played a key role in the actions of the Biden administration after the event.
- Trump later in February revoked her security clearances, claiming that she had been involved in illegal acts.
