The Atlantic’s reports, which included screenshots of the Signal chat, show that a person with the user name "Michael Waltz" added Goldberg to the group chat. A National Security Council spokesperson told The Atlantic that what Goldberg was sent "appears to be an authentic message chain."

Far-right activist and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer reportedly influenced President Trump to fire the head of the National Security Agency. Here’s what to know about her controversial past and growing influence in Trump’s orbit.

She was raised in Tucson along with her two brothers. Records indicate her parents still reside in Tucson, but Loomer currently lives in Florida.