Trump reportedly to make drastic cuts to US National Security Council
The GuardianFriday, May 23, 2025 at 10:32:03 PM
The Trump administration is reportedly slashing the size and influence of the US National Security Council (NSC), cutting staff down to just a few dozen and shifting more authority to the State and Defense Departments. Sources say termination notices went out Friday to employees handling major geopolitical issues, signaling a dramatic overhaul of the once-powerful agency.
Editor’s Note: The NSC plays a key role in coordinating America's foreign policy and crisis responses—so shrinking it this drastically could mean big shifts in how the US handles global threats. Supporters might argue it streamlines decision-making, but critics will likely see it as weakening expertise at a time when international tensions (from Russia to China to the Middle East) are running high. Either way, this move could reshape US security strategy for years.
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