Donald Trump’s demand that Microsoft fire executive Lisa Monaco is driven by her prominent past roles in Democratic administrations, particularly her involvement in federal actions related to his conduct.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Here is a breakdown of the core reasons cited by President Trump and the context surrounding the demand:
1. Political Retribution and Perception as a ‘Trump Deranged’ Foe
The primary motivation for the demand is Lisa Monaco’s role as Deputy Attorney General under President Joe Biden.
- Political Persecution: Trump views Monaco’s presence at Microsoft as an “unacceptable” continuation of political persecution. The Justice Department, during her tenure, pursued multiple legal actions against him.
- January 6th Response: She played a key role in coordinating the Justice Department’s response to the January 6th Capitol riots, a sensitive political issue for the former president.
- Branding: Trump publicly labeled her “corrupt and totally Trump deranged” in his social media post.
2. Alleged National Security Risk Due to Federal Contracts
Trump explicitly tied the demand to the massive business Microsoft does with the U.S. government.
- “Menace to US National Security”: He claimed her senior position at a company so intertwined with major federal contracts poses a risk to national security.
- Access to Sensitive Information: He argued that her access to “highly sensitive information” through Microsoft’s contracts is “unacceptable”.
3. Allegations of Stripped Clearances and Federal Bans
Trump asserted that she had already been disqualified from sensitive work due to “wrongful acts.”
- Security Clearances Revoked: Trump claimed the U.S. government had “stripped her of all Security Clearances” and access to National Security Intelligence. Public reporting confirms that Trump, earlier in the year, signed an executive order specifically rescinding the security clearances of Monaco and other prominent former Democratic officials.
- Banned from Federal Sites: He also alleged she was “banned from all Federal Properties.”
The attack on Monaco fits into a broader pattern of Trump targeting perceived political adversaries in various institutions, including corporations, law firms, and media outlets. Microsoft has publicly declined to comment on Trump’s demand to fire her.
