Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) sparked controversy on the Senate floor by referring to independent journalist Laura Loomer as an “internet troll” following the dismissal of key National Security Council (NSC) officials by President Donald Trump. The firings, which included NSC Director General Timothy Haugh and civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble, came shortly after Trump’s meeting with Loomer, prompting Schiff to warn that the personnel changes jeopardize U.S. national security.
In his remarks, Schiff criticized the president’s actions, suggesting a connection between the terminations and Trump’s interactions with Laura Loomer. Schiff went on to state that President Trump’s actions put America’s national security at risk.
Schiff’s comments have drawn scrutiny due to his own history of working with unelected national security bureaucrats promoting claims of Russian…
