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Judge Rules Trump’s Mary Comans Firing Violated Protections

9/3/2026

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President Donald Trump fired six officials after Laura Loomer presented opposition research in the Oval Office in April 2025.
National security adviser Mike Waltz entered the Oval Office to find Loomer seated across from Trump.
Weeks later, Waltz and his deputy left their positions.
FEMA financial officer Mary Comans was fired after approving migrant housing payments.
A federal judge ruled Comans’ dismissal violated civil service protections.

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President Donald Trump fired six officials after Laura Loomer presented opposition research in the Oval Office in April 2025.
National security adviser Mike Waltz entered the Oval Office to find Loomer seated across from Trump.
Weeks later, Waltz and his deputy left their positions.
FEMA financial officer Mary Comans was fired after approving migrant housing payments.
A federal judge ruled Comans’ dismissal violated civil service protections.