Trump Calls on Microsoft to Dismiss Executive Over Political Allegations and Past Work with Biden Administration
Former U.S.
President Donald Trump has once again sparked a political controversy by publicly urging Microsoft to dismiss Lisa Monaco, a high-ranking executive who currently serves as President of Global Affairs at the tech giant.
This move is part of his ongoing efforts to target former government officials whom he views as political opponents.
According to Bloomberg, Trump demands that Microsoft fire Monaco because of her previous service during Joe Biden’s presidency — when she held the position of Deputy Attorney General of the United States.
He claims that her current role in Microsoft grants her access to sensitive information and the ability to influence political affairs, which he believes poses a national security threat.
In March, Trump was denied access to classified information related to her, and a ban was imposed on her access to confidential materials.
He further argued that her position in Microsoft, which has significant contracts with the U.S.
government, provides her with access to highly sensitive data, potentially endangering national security.
Trump called on Microsoft to act immediately, asserting that Monaco’s employment could jeopardize U.S.
security interests.
Microsoft has yet to comment on his plea.
Monaco’s employment at Microsoft was publicly disclosed in June, but the company has not responded to inquiries about their stance.
This situation exemplifies how political figures utilize corporate leverage to eliminate perceived rivals and settle scores.
It also underscores the brutal nature of political confrontations in the United States, where even corporations become instrumentally involved in partisan battles.
Recently, U.S.
Department of Justice has filed charges against former FBI Director James Comey, and an investigation was launched into former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith, highlighting the ongoing struggles within the political landscape of America.