More than 100 National Security Council staffers put on administrative leave
a year ago
- #National Security Council
- #Trump Administration
- #Government Restructuring
- Over 100 National Security Council officials placed on administrative leave as part of restructuring.
- Restructuring led by interim national security adviser and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Staff reduction and a reinforced top-down decision-making approach expected.
- Affected officials given 30 minutes to clean out desks via abrupt email notice.
- Most dismissed officials were detailed from other departments/agencies.
- Rubio held meetings prior to the dismissals, signaling reorganization.
- Dismissals criticized as 'unprofessional and reckless' due to timing before a holiday weekend.
- Both career officials and Trump administration political hires affected.
- Recent re-interviews conducted to assess appropriate NSC size.
- NSC's role under Trump has diminished, with further reduction expected.
- Mike Waltz, former NSC leader, removed earlier amid internal shakeup.
- Waltz's influence waned after Signal app mishap and internal dissatisfaction.