1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

The recent firing of Timothy Haugh, the director of the National Security Agency's Cybersecurity Directorate, is concerning and appears to be part of a disturbing pattern of ousting highly qualified experts and replacing them with unqualified loyalists. This undermines our national security by depleting critical expertise and institutional knowledge within key government agencies tasked with protecting the nation. We urge an immediate halt to these politically-motivated terminations which are detrimental to the country's interests. Dedicated civil servants who put service before self should be valued, not pushed out, in favor of sycophantic hires. Safeguarding cybersecurity and preserving American leadership in this vital domain demands retaining top talent with proven capabilities. Prioritize the nation's security over partisan agendas.