Donald Trump has terminated the employment of six staffers within the National Security Council (NSC) following a meeting in the Oval Office with far-right activist Laura Loomer.

During the meeting, Loomer presented what she described as opposition research aimed at discrediting several NSC officials, alleging their disloyalty to the president.

Two sources familiar with the situation confirmed that Loomer brought documentation detailing the perceived disloyalty of approximately a dozen staffers, including Alex Wong, the principal deputy of national security adviser Mike Waltz.

Among those dismissed were Brian Walsh, the senior director for intelligence who previously worked for the Senate intelligence committee under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Thomas Boodry, senior director for legislative affairs who served as Waltz’s legislative director while he was in Congress.

The firings represent a notable instance where Loomer appeared to have considerable influence over NSC staffing decisions, seemingly undermining Waltz's ability to maintain his team.

Reports indicate that a review of Loomer's claims led the White House to confirm some of her assertions, including that one NSC official had recently criticized Trump on social media and that others had made donations or expressed support for Democratic candidates.

Despite being a focal point of Loomer's allegations, Wong is said to have retained his position, despite Loomer's public criticisms regarding the work of his spouse at the Justice Department, particularly concerning prosecutions related to the January 6 Capitol riots.

In the aftermath of these dismissals, Loomer has continued to assert that Wong and other NSC officials are attempting to undermine Trump, even alleging that Wong had deliberately added a journalist to a sensitive chat group to orchestrate a scandal.

Internal assessments reportedly determined that the inclusion of the Atlantic's editor-in-chief in this chat was an unintentional error on the part of Waltz.

Loomer, part of a faction within Trump's circle that describes Waltz and his team as 'neocons'—a term used pejoratively to suggest excessive military intervention views—has publicly criticized them as being at odds with Trump’s 'America First' foreign policy agenda.

Her actions have raised questions about her access to the White House, especially as she does not possess a press credential, which has been a point of contention for her.

The dynamics of the meeting saw Loomer directly addressing Trump in the Oval Office, arguing for the removal of the staffers she had identified.

Simultaneously, Republican Congressman Scott Perry was reportedly seeking to discuss similar concerns about administration personnel.

The impact of these events on Waltz's position remains unclear.

Following the meeting, he accompanied Trump on Marine One, which some analysts suggest indicates Trump's support.

In recent interactions, Waltz has demonstrated a willingness to align more closely with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, presumably in an effort to consolidate support amid the ongoing political tensions.

Critics of Waltz assert that his retention following an earlier controversy related to the Signal chat incident does not stem from Trump’s confidence in him, but rather from the president's reluctance to concede to media narratives regarding his administration.

Waltz's primary ally within the political sphere is viewed as Senator Lindsey Graham, presenting a potentially precarious position as further developments unfold.