President Donald Trump on Friday called for Microsoft to dismiss Lisa Monaco, the company’s global affairs president and a former senior official in the Obama and Biden administrations. His remarks came a day after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted, underscoring Trump’s ongoing retribution campaign against officials he considers political enemies. Monaco, who previously served as deputy attorney general under Biden and a national security aide to Obama, joined Microsoft in July to oversee global government engagement.

Trump’s post on Truth Social accused Monaco of being “a menace to U.S. national security,” citing Microsoft’s extensive contracts with the federal government. He claimed her employment posed a risk, further noting that her security clearances had been revoked in February. Trump also said Monaco was banned from federal properties because of what he described as “many wrongful acts.” Neither Microsoft nor Monaco responded to requests for comment regarding Trump’s remarks.

The criticism comes as Trump expands his pressure campaign on both political figures and corporate America. Since returning to office in January, he has wielded presidential authority to punish perceived opponents—blocking funding to universities, pushing prosecutors out of office, and pressing for charges against figures such as John Bolton, Letitia James, and Adam Schiff. His focus on Monaco aligns with this broader effort to weaken critics while reshaping institutions to his advantage.

Trump has also been willing to confront major corporations directly. Earlier this year, he demanded Intel’s CEO resign before later praising him and arranging for the government to take a stake in the company. Disney’s ABC network suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s program after pressure from Trump’s administration. These interventions mark an unprecedented level of presidential involvement in corporate decision-making, particularly in the technology and media sectors.

Despite tensions, many tech leaders have sought to maintain close ties with Trump during his second term. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was among those who attended a White House dinner with the president and other executives earlier this year. Tech firms have faced persistent accusations from Trump and his allies of anti-conservative bias, making Monaco’s role at Microsoft a fresh flashpoint in the ongoing battle between the administration and the technology industry.

Source: Reuters.