Trump calls for the firing of Lisa Monaco, Microsoft president of global affairs

Former President Donald Trump has publicly called for Microsoft to terminate Lisa Monaco, who currently serves as the company's president of global affairs. Trump's demand, shared on his Truth Social account with a following of 10 million, comes in the wake of recent legal troubles for former FBI Director James Comey, whom Trump has been vocal about prosecuting. In his post, Trump labeled Monaco a threat to U.S. national security, particularly in light of Microsoft's extensive contracts with the federal government. He claimed that Monaco had committed numerous wrongful acts, leading to the government revoking her security clearances and barring her from accessing national intelligence and federal properties. Microsoft has yet to respond to requests for comment on Trump's allegations. The tech giant plays a significant role in supporting various U.S. government operations through its cloud services and productivity tools. Recently, Microsoft announced a plan to provide $3.1 billion in savings for government agencies utilizing its cloud offerings. Trump's critique also coincided with a social media post from Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo, which highlighted Monaco's appointment to Microsoft in July. As this story develops, further updates are expected.