Former President Donald Trump has publicly called for Microsoft to terminate Lisa Monaco, the tech giant’s President of Global Affairs. The announcement came via a post on Truth Social, where Trump criticized Monaco for her prior roles in both the Obama and Biden administrations, claiming her current position at Microsoft grants her access to “highly sensitive information” which he deemed unacceptable.
Who Is Lisa Monaco?
Lisa Monaco is a prominent lawyer and former public servant with extensive experience in U.S. national security and law enforcement. She served as Deputy Attorney General under President Joe Biden and as Homeland Security Advisor during the Obama administration. In May 2025, she joined Microsoft to oversee the company’s global affairs, including cybersecurity policies and relationships with governments worldwide.
Her role gives her substantial influence over Microsoft’s handling of sensitive data and government partnerships, which has drawn scrutiny from former President Trump and other political commentators.
Trump’s Allegations Against Monaco
On Truth Social, Trump accused Monaco of being a “senior National Security aide under Barack Hussein Obama” and a “Lawfare and Weaponization obsessed Deputy Attorney General under Crooked Joe Biden and Lisa’s Puppet ‘Boss’ Attorney General Merrick Garland.”
Trump emphasized that Monaco’s access to sensitive data through Microsoft’s government contracts makes her role “unacceptable” and urged the company to immediately terminate her employment. Earlier this year, Trump also rescinded Monaco’s security clearance, alongside high-profile figures including Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton.
Reactions from Far-Right Activists
Far-right activist and Trump ally Laura Loomer has been vocal in criticizing Microsoft for hiring Monaco. On X (formerly Twitter), Loomer highlighted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, referencing his Indian origin and accusing him of “disgraceful scammer behavior.” Following Trump’s post, Loomer called for Microsoft’s government contracts to be canceled, amplifying the controversy around Monaco’s role.
Microsoft’s Position
As of now, Microsoft has not issued a public statement responding to Trump’s demands. Monaco’s role in overseeing cybersecurity policy and global government relations is considered a critical position, particularly given Microsoft’s involvement in U.S. federal contracts.
This situation highlights the ongoing tension between tech corporations and political figures, especially concerning national security, corporate governance, and government partnerships.
Previous Tech Targets by Trump
This is not the first time Trump has targeted tech executives. He previously called for Intel President Lip-Bu Tan to resign over alleged conflicts of interest. However, after Intel gave the U.S. government a 10% stake in exchange for funding from the Biden administration, Trump described Tan as a “Highly Respected Chief Executive Officer,” showing his selective scrutiny of tech leaders depending on political developments.
The controversy over Lisa Monaco’s employment at Microsoft underscores the complex intersection of politics, technology, and national security. With far-reaching implications for corporate governance and public perception, this dispute may influence how tech companies hire former government officials in sensitive roles.
