Hoyer Statement on Trump's Firing of National Security Agency Director

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after President Donald Trump fired National Security Agency (NSA) Director General Timothy Haugh:

"Once again, Donald Trump puts his trust in far-right extremists over America's foremost national security experts. This week, at the urging of Laura Loomer - a far-right conspiracy theorist with close ties to neo-Nazi and white supremacist organizations - Trump fired Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency Director General Timothy Haugh. He did so without cause. General Haugh has served our country with honor and distinction for decades.

"We ought to entrust America's national security to seasoned experts committed to defending our Constitution. Trump believes we ought to put the safety of the American people into the hands of lackeys who are loyal to him and him alone. In doing so, Trump continues to make America less safe."