US EditionNational Security Council expected to be overhauled under Rubio
- The White House is expected to significantly overhaul the National Security Council after President Trump's Middle East tour in May 2025.
- The overhaul comes amid increasing dissatisfaction among the president and key members of his inner circle regarding the NSC’s performance, coupled with a move to further scale back its influence.
- The changes include staff reductions, a top-down decision-making approach concentrating power at the highest levels, and Mike Waltz’s replacement by Marco Rubio as interim national security adviser.
- An administration official said, "NSC as we know it is done," while multiple sources noted that many NSC staff are seeking to leave amid departures and internal chill.
- This overhaul suggests a slimmer foreign policy apparatus focused on key challenges like Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, China policy, and centers Rubio as a key foreign policy operator.
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'Chill in the air': Staffers 'looking for exit' as Trump guts 'engine' of foreign policy
CNN’s Chief National Security Correspondent Alex Marquardt claims there is a “chill in the air” at the National Security Council as many layoffs are expected. The comments came after Marquardt gave a report on negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. “Alex, I also understand you have new reportin...
Rubio Plans Deep Cuts To National Security Council
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently assumed the role of national security adviser following Michael Waltz’s removal, is set to overhaul the National Security Council (NSC), sources told NBC News. Rubio plans to significantly downsize the NSC, potentially reducing staff to as few as 50–60 members. The goal is to streamline operations, allowing Trump to communicate directly with his adviser, who will oversee implementation. The restructur…
National Security Council expected to be overhauled under Rubio
A significant overhaul of the National Security Council at the White House is expected in the coming days, including a staff reduction and a reinforced top-down approach with decision-making concentrated at the highest levels, three senior Trump administration officials told CNN.
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