"Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Overhaul National Security Council Staff for Efficiency and Alignment with Trump's Decision-Making Style"
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"Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Overhaul National Security Council Staff for Efficiency and Alignment with Trump's Decision-Making Style"
[!CDATA[Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to make significant changes to the National Security Council (NSC) as its new national security adviser. The plan involves reducing the size of the NSC staff to align more closely with President Donald Trump's decision-making style. The NSC, based in the White House, plays a crucial role in coordinating policy processes across government agencies to assist the president in foreign policy and national security decisions. The staff size, which was 300 when Trump took office and later reduced to 150, may be further reduced to around 50-60 under Rubio's leadership. Rubio intends to streamline the NSC staff for maximum efficiency and coordination with other agencies. During a recent trip to the Middle East, Rubio discussed restructuring the NSC with White House personnel director Sergio Gor. Data collected over the past three months on NSC personnel, positions, and salaries revealed potential redundancies and areas for staff reduction. The plan includes reassigning NSC staff to other agencies rather than firing them, according to a senior administration official. The current NSC structure, led by Mike Waltz, was described as "traditional" and not aligned with Trump's preferences. Rubio aims to shift some NSC responsibilities to other agencies like the State Department and CIA. The proposed new structure would involve individual agencies making recommendations to the national security adviser's team, with agency officials taking the lead on coordination when necessary. These changes follow Trump's dismissal of NSC officials in April, prompted by concerns raised by far-right activist Laura Loomer about "disloyal" staff. Rubio is expected to serve as national security adviser for at least six months, with a more permanent replacement possibly named by the end of the summer. The restructuring of the NSC under Rubio's leadership reflects a shift towards a more streamlined and efficient decision-making process in line with Trump's preferences.]]