Trump Urges Microsoft to Fire Lisa Monaco Over National Security Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Microsoft Corp. to dismiss its global affairs president, Lisa Monaco, citing national security risks. Monaco, who joined Microsoft in July to lead global government engagement, previously served as a top security aide in Barack Obama’s administration and later as deputy attorney general under Joe Biden.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Monaco’s role gives her access to highly sensitive information, which he labeled as “unacceptable.” He went further, stating, “She is a menace to U.S. National Security, especially given the major contracts that Microsoft has with the United States Government. It is my opinion that Microsoft should immediately terminate the employment of Lisa Monaco.”

Monaco played a key role in coordinating the Justice Department’s response to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. Earlier this year, her security clearances were revoked, and according to Trump, the U.S. government also banned her from entering federal properties due to “many wrongful acts.”

Neither Microsoft nor Monaco immediately responded to requests for comment. The controversy emerges as major tech companies, including Microsoft, work to improve ties with Trump during his second term. Several prominent executives attended Trump’s inauguration in January, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently joined a White House dinner with the president and other tech leaders.

Trump and Republican lawmakers have long accused technology firms of harboring bias against conservatives. His latest comments add pressure on Microsoft, a company holding significant government contracts, to reconsider Monaco’s position.

The clash underscores ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and big tech, with issues of political bias, national security, and corporate-government relations continuing to dominate headlines.