President Trump has ordered a significant staff cut at the White House National Security Council (NSC), Bloomberg reported late Friday, citing five people familiar with the matter.
Some of the individuals reportedly said the move was part of an effort under new national security adviser Robert O’Brien, who told officials of the reduction alongside acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney this week.
Two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that the change was due to O’Brien’s leadership and Trump’s wish to increase agency efficiency. The news outlet noted the NSC grew under former President Obama and that about 310 people work there now.
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Trump ordered significant White House national security staff cut: report https://t.co/VrfKPAXgwB pic.twitter.com/6YRcn3ooRh
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