**Meet Lisa Monaco, Microsoft Executive Trump Wants Fired**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Sep 27, 2025, 11:36 AM*
US President Donald Trump has publicly called on Microsoft to terminate Lisa Monaco, the company’s head of global affairs. Trump labeled Monaco a “menace” to national security and linked his demand for her dismissal to ongoing legal cases against him.
Lisa Monaco was appointed as Microsoft’s head of global affairs in June 2025. Prior to joining Microsoft, she served in prominent roles within the Barack Obama and Joe Biden administrations, including as Deputy Attorney General under Biden and national security advisor under Obama. Notably, Monaco played a key role in coordinating the Justice Department’s response to the January 6 Capitol attack.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Monaco as “corrupt and totally Trump deranged.” He argued that her previous government roles pose a risk to national security, particularly given Microsoft’s extensive contracts with the US government. Trump also alleged that because of her past actions, Monaco was stripped of all security clearances and lost access to classified national security intelligence.
This demand fits a pattern of Trump targeting individuals and institutions he perceives as political adversaries since his return to office in January 2025. Previously, he pressured Intel’s CEO to resign and sought to influence Disney’s ABC regarding programming content.
Meanwhile, Microsoft faces increasing scrutiny over its contracts with various US government agencies. The company has also come under fire for limiting access to certain cloud services to a unit of the Israeli military after reviews into alleged surveillance practices.
Despite the controversy, Monaco’s LinkedIn profile confirms her current role at Microsoft. It remains unclear how the company or Monaco herself will respond to Trump’s call for her firing.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently attended a White House dinner with President Trump and other tech industry leaders, highlighting ongoing engagement between the tech giant and the US administration amid the unfolding situation.
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