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Trump Restructures National Security Council, Slashes Staff

5/24/2025

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President Trump is shaking up the National Security Council, slashing its staff from over 100 to about 50. This bold move is designed to streamline operations and return power to the State and Defense Departments. With interim adviser Marco Rubio at the helm, the NSC's influence is set to wane even more after the departure of Mike Waltz.

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President Trump is shaking up the National Security Council, slashing its staff from over 100 to about 50. This bold move is designed to streamline operations and return power to the State and Defense Departments. With interim adviser Marco Rubio at the helm, the NSC's influence is set to wane even more after the departure of Mike Waltz.