U.S. President Donald Trump called for the termination of Lisa Monaco, Microsoft’s head of global affairs and a former senior official in Democratic administrations. In a post on Truth Social, Trump cited Monaco’s tenure as deputy attorney general in the Joe Biden administration, during which criminal cases were brought against him. He criticized her appointment to a senior Microsoft role that grants access to sensitive information, arguing that such access is unacceptable and poses a risk to U.S. national security given Microsoft’s contracts with the government.
Trump also noted that Monaco’s security clearances had been revoked, that she was banned from federal properties, and that her access to national‑security intelligence had been removed. His demand for her termination comes amid a series of punitive actions aimed at perceived enemies and political opponents. Recently, former FBI director James Comey, a prominent Trump critic, was indicted on two criminal counts, and Trump expressed hope that further actions would be taken against others.
Trump’s own history with investigations is notable. After leaving the White House in 2021, he became the target of several probes, including an FBI raid on his Mar‑a‑Lago home in 2022 over the mishandling of classified documents and charges alleging a plot to overturn the 2020 election results. Those cases were dropped after he won the November 2024 election, in line with the Justice Department’s policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.
The development has significant implications because Microsoft holds major contracts with the U.S. government. Trump’s statement has highlighted 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 U.S. government.
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