US President Donald Trump has called for the termination of Lisa Monaco, Microsoft’s head of global affairs and a former senior official in Democratic administrations. Trump made the statement on Truth Social, citing Monaco’s role as deputy attorney general in the Joe Biden administration, during which time criminal cases were brought against him.

Monaco’s appointment to a senior role at Microsoft, with access to sensitive information, has been criticized by Trump. He claimed that her having such access is unacceptable and poses a risk to US national security, given Microsoft’s contracts with the US government. Trump also noted that Monaco had her security clearances revoked, was banned from federal properties, and had her access to national security intelligence removed.

The call for Monaco’s termination comes amidst a series of punitive measures taken by Trump against his perceived enemies and political opponents. Former FBI director James Comey, a prominent Trump critic, was recently indicted on two criminal counts. Trump has expressed hope that there will be further actions taken against others.

Trump’s own history with investigations is notable, having been the target of several probes after leaving the White House in 2021. The FBI raided his Mar-a-Lago home in 2022 as part of an investigation into the mishandling of classified documents, and he was charged with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. However, these cases were dropped after Trump won the November 2024 vote, in line with the Justice Department’s policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.

The development has significant implications, given Microsoft’s major contracts with the US government. Trump’s statement has brought attention to the potential risks associated with Monaco’s role at the company. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Microsoft will respond to Trump’s call for Monaco’s termination and what impact this may have on the company’s relationships with the US government.