Washington, DC – US President Donald Trump on Friday publicly demanded that Microsoft immediately dismiss Lisa Monaco, the company’s recently appointed President of Global Affairs. The demand targets a key executive whose portfolio includes oversight of Microsoft’s cybersecurity policy and its engagement with governments worldwide.
Writing on his platform, Truth Social, President Trump argued that Monaco’s role provides access to “Highly Sensitive Information,” which he described as “unacceptable,” according to a report by TechCrunch. He launched a scathing personal attack, referring to Monaco as “a senior National Security aide under Barack Hussein Obama, and a Lawfare and Weaponization obsessed Deputy Attorney General under Crooked Joe Biden and Lisa’s Puppet ‘Boss’ Attorney General Merrick Garland.”
Trump’s post concluded with a direct order to the tech giant: “It is my opinion that Microsoft should immediately terminate the employment of Lisa Monaco.”
Monaco previously served in high-level roles under both the Barack Obama and Joe Biden administrations, including Deputy Attorney General in the latter. Earlier this year, Trump had already revoked Monaco’s security clearance under the same executive order that targeted other prominent Democratic figures. Monaco joined Microsoft in May.
Far-Right Pressure Campaign Intensifies
The demand comes as part of a sustained pressure campaign led by far-right activist and ardent Trump supporter, Laura Loomer, who has repeatedly criticized Microsoft for employing Monaco. In a post on X, Loomer also attacked Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, referencing his birthplace in India and accusing him of “disgraceful scammer behaviour.” Following Trump’s post on Friday, she reposted his message and renewed her call for the cancellation of Microsoft’s government contracts.
Trump has a history of targeting major technology leaders since returning to office. He previously called for the resignation of Intel President Lip-Bu Tan, citing alleged conflicts of interest. However, after Intel offered the government a 10 percent stake in exchange for existing Biden administration funding, Trump reversed his position, describing Tan as a “Highly Respected Chief Executive Officer.” TechCrunch has reached out to Microsoft for comment regarding the latest demand.
