Trump Demands Microsoft Terminate Executive Lisa Monaco Over National Security Concerns
President Donald Trump has publicly called for Microsoft to dismiss Lisa Monaco, its Global Affairs President, citing national security risks. In a Truth Social post, Trump asserted Monaco’s access to sensitive government contracts warranted her removal, claiming her security clearances had been revoked due to unspecified "wrongful acts."
Monaco, a former Obama security aide and Biden-era Deputy Attorney General, joined Microsoft in 2025 to oversee global government relations. The demand follows the DOJ’s indictment of ex-FBI Director James Comey—a longtime TRUMP target—and coincides with Microsoft’s decision to cut cloud services to an Israeli military unit.