Loomer’s outsized influence with the president came under heightened scrutiny in April after she reportedly encouraged him to oust Gen. Timothy Haugh, the head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, and his deputy, Wendy Noble, who were largely seen by lawmakers on both sides as uncontroversial and nonpartisan.

Officials in President Donald Trump’s administration are wielding MAGA provocateur Laura Loomer as a weapon to take down their rivals. Since Trump entered office, Loomer’s deeply researched loyalty tests have led her to claim at least 15 “scalps” of administration officials who were fired after her urging.

President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration’s decision-making.