When Trump (R) Ordered Airstrikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites in June, U.S. Diplomats were left without Warning, Briefings, or Talking Points.
As anxious Middle Eastern Allies pressed for Answers on American Intentions, Embassy Officials could offer Little beyond the Trump's Public Remarks.
Trump has Cut the National Security Council (NSC) Staff to fewer than 150 People, down from approximately 400 in previous Administrations.
The Reductions are part of Broader DOGE-led Federal Workforce Cuts affecting over 1,350 State Department Employees.
Trump Removed NSC Adviser Mike Waltz (R) after Three months, Re-Assigning Duties to Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R). “It is a top-down approach,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (R): “We don’t really care if your feelings are hurt. We just need to get a job done.”
The Streamlined structure has created Coordination Challenges. State Department Africa Official Troy Fitrell (R) announced an African :eaders Summit in May, without White House Confirmation or Scheduling Instructions.
Trump was Unaware that the Pentagon had Paused Ukraine Weapons Deliveries during a July Inventory Review, until the Feeze became Public, Reversing the Decision a week later.
“In many respects, the national security process has ceased to exist,” said David Rothkopf, NSC Historian and Trump Critic. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice noted the Approach “depends a lot on the president.” Deputy Advisers Andy Baker (R) and Robert Gabriel (R) now handle Daily NSC Operations alongside State Department Counselor Mike Needham (R}.
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