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Trump Downsizes National Security Council in Latest Staff Cuts

In May 2025, President Donald Trump initiated a substantial restructuring of the National Security Council in Washington DC.
The restructuring responds to concerns about staff loyalty and alignment with Trump's agenda, following recent firings advocated by activist Laura Loomer.
The overhaul significantly shrinks NSC staffing from roughly 395 to under 150, returning many career government detailees to their agencies and removing over 100 political appointees.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio took over as national security adviser following Mike Waltz’s departure, with the reorganization intended to increase the roles of the State Department and the Defense Department in shaping foreign policy decisions.
This reorganization reflects a continued shift in NSC operations toward streamlined policy alignment and increased reliance on official departments for strategic decisions.

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